Senior Care Assistant

Job summary

We are looking for a caring, experienced, and motivated Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team at Coton House. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting colleagues to provide the best possible outcomes for our residents.

Coton House is a welcoming 24-bed residential care home in Wolverhampton (WV4), providing specialist care and support for older adults and people living with dementia. We pride ourselves on creating a warm, homely environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion.

Whether you are an established Senior Care Assistant seeking a new challenge or an experienced Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

Position Details:

• Schedule: Rota basis, including weekends and bank holidays.

• Rate of pay: Up to £13.62 per hour

• Shift times: 08:00-20:00

• Location: Wolverhampton, WV4

• Required: Completed or working towards completion of NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the care team, providing guidance and leadership to ensure high-quality care

• Contribute to the development and implementation of care plans and involvement, where appropriate, in care reviews.

• Ensure the safe storage, documentation and administration of medication is carried out in accordance with guidelines and training.

• Assist residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, medication management, and nutrition

• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any concerns

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the care environment

• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided

This role offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents while working within a supportive team.

Ready to apply? If you would like to apply for this opportunity, please submit your CV and cover letter for consideration.

Cover letter:  To help us consider travel times, please let us know your method of travel to work, and note your preferred contact availability. We are unable to offer sponsorship. If applicable, please note your current visa type.

All positions are subject to satisfactory DBS checks and references. Due to the volume of applications, we are unable to respond to each applicant individually. We appreciate and thank you for taking the time to apply.