EXPERIENCED SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

About the Role

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a senior care role, excellent communication and leadership skills, and a genuine passion for supporting older people to live with dignity, comfort and independence.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and support care staff to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
* Assist residents with personal care, dressing, washing, mobility and daily living activities.
* Administer medication in accordance with training, policies and procedures.
* Complete care plans, daily records, risk assessments and other required documentation accurately.
* Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, promptly reporting any changes or concerns.
* Support residents living with dementia and other complex care needs.
* Liaise professionally with residents, families, healthcare professionals and colleagues.
* Promote dignity, privacy, independence and choice at all times.
* Support staff induction, supervision and good practice within the care team.
* Ensure safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety procedures are followed.
* Help maintain a clean, safe, welcoming and homely environment.

Essential Requirements

* Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.
* Relevant care qualification, such as Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, or willingness to work towards it, where appropriate.
* Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding and confidentiality.
* Medication competence, with a willingness to undertake any required training and assessment.
* Excellent communication, organisation and leadership skills.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
* A reliable, flexible and compassionate approach to care.
* Right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an appropriate DBS check.

What We Offer

* Competitive salary, depending on experience.
* Full-time, permanent employment.
* Supportive management and a friendly working environment.
* Training and opportunities for career development.
* Ongoing professional development.
* The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.