Care Assistant

Tamfol; Torquay; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Ownership Trust bonuses

Job summary

ADL & Partners in Torquay seeks a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead day-to-day care delivery and support the team in providing high-quality resident care.

You will oversee medication management, care planning, staff support and ensure compliance with policies and regulations while sustaining a respectful, person-centred care culture. Strong English communication and organisational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within a care home, nursing home or home care environment is essential.
• Experience in a senior care, team leader or similar role is desirable.
• Experience of administering medication and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Experience of contributing to and updating care plans and risk assessments.
• Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality personal care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence and choice.
• Taking a senior role in the day-to-day delivery and coordination of care.
• Administering and supporting the safe management of residents’ medication in accordance with prescribed instructions, company procedures and relevant legislation.
• Ensuring medication records are completed accurately and any concerns, errors or changes are promptly reported.
• Supporting the development, implementation and regular review of individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Coaching staff to improve their knowledge, confidence, skills and standards of practice.

Skills

Senior care experience

Medication administration

Care planning

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

ADL & Partners is seeking a compassionate, experienced and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care to our residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, safety and well-being at all times. You will provide hands‑on care while taking on additional responsibilities for medication management, care planning, staff support and the day‑to‑day coordination of the care team.

Working closely with the Registered Manager and wider team, you will help ensure that care is delivered consistently and in accordance with residents’ individual needs, care plans, company policies and relevant regulations.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience within a care home or similar care environment, excellent communication and organisational skills, and the confidence to lead, support and coach colleagues. You will be compassionate, approachable and committed to promoting high standards of care.

As an employee‑owned organisation, our colleagues share in the success of the business and may benefit from tax‑efficient annual bonuses through our Employee Ownership Trust.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality personal care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence and choice
• Taking a senior role in the day‑to‑day delivery and coordination of care
• Administering and supporting the safe management of residents’ medication in accordance with prescribed instructions, company procedures and relevant legislation
• Ensuring medication records are completed accurately and any concerns, errors or changes are promptly reported
• Supporting the development, implementation and regular review of individual care plans and risk assessments
• Ensuring care plans accurately reflect residents’ changing needs and that relevant updates are communicated effectively to the care team
• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing and escalating any concerns appropriately to the Registered Manager, senior team or relevant healthcare professionals
• Liaising with residents, relatives, GPs, district nurses, healthcare professionals and other relevant services to support effective care delivery
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date care documentation and records
• Supporting the Registered Manager with the effective running of the care service and promoting high standards of care
• Providing guidance, support and supervision to Care Assistants during shifts
• Supporting the induction, training and ongoing development of new and existing staff
• Coaching staff to improve their knowledge, confidence, skills and standards of practice
• Leading by example and promoting a positive, respectful and person‑centred culture within the team
• Assisting with staff handovers, team communication and ensuring important information is shared appropriately
• Supporting the management team with audits, quality checks and monitoring compliance where required
• Responding appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns, complaints or changes in residents’ needs and reporting these to the appropriate person
• Assisting with ensuring health and safety, infection prevention and control and other relevant procedures are followed
• Supporting residents with daily activities, personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing
• Providing companionship and promoting meaningful activities and social engagement
• Working collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity and consistency of care
• Undertaking other reasonable duties appropriate to the senior care role

Experience and Skills

• Previous experience working within a care home, nursing home or home care environment is essential
• Experience in a senior care, team leader or similar role is desirable
• Experience of administering medication and maintaining accurate medication records
• Experience of contributing to and updating care plans and risk assessments
• Good understanding of person‑centred care and safeguarding
• Ability to recognise and appropriately respond to changes in residents’ health and wellbeing
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Good literacy and numeracy skills for maintaining accurate records, medication documentation and care plans
• Ability to lead, support, coach and motivate colleagues
• Good organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and delegate tasks effectively
• Ability to work independently while also contributing positively to a wider team
• Compassionate, patient and respectful approach to working with older people
• Good knowledge of health and safety, infection control and relevant care standards
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and treating residents with dignity and respect
• Willingness to undertake ongoing training and professional development

If you are an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career, and you have the confidence and compassion to support both our residents and our care team, we would love to hear from you.