Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

Senior Care Assistant Care and Support - Ardenlee Care Home Contract: Full-Time and Part-Time Salary: £13.60 Per HourShift Type: Days & Nights AvailableContracted hours: Full Time, Part Time

Ardenlee Care Home is a warm and welcoming 32-bed service set in peaceful surroundings, offering beautiful views across the sea and woodland. We provide high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment where residents feel safe, respected, and truly at home.

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to support the delivery of outstanding care and lead by example on shift. If you are compassionate, motivated, and committed to delivering excellent care, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer

• £13.60 per hour
• Full or Part Time hours available with paid breaks
• Shift patterns available 07:45 to 20:00 or 07:45 to 14:00
• Pension contributions, Paid PVG, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks of annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Monthly awards recognising outstanding performance

What You Will Do
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will support the day-to-day running of the home and lead the care team to deliver safe, effective, and compassionate care. You will oversee care delivery on shift, support medication administration, and ensure care plans are reviewed and updated to reflect residents’ individual needs. You will promote residents’ physical, emotional, and social well-being, while creating a calm, respectful, and supportive environment for both residents and colleagues.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care
• Medication Administration training and competency is essential
• SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable or willingness to work towards this
• Previous experience in a care setting
• Confidence to lead and support a team on shift
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A kind, professional, and person-centred approach to care

About Us
Ardenlee Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.