Day Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Homes (2) Limited; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Uniform provided

Free meal on shift

Career development

Supportive management

Job summary

Crystal Care Homes (2) Limited in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents and help lead the care team. You’ll be trusted with responsibilities including medication administration, reviewing care plans and guiding less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care.

You’ll work on a permanent rolling rota with three consecutive shifts on followed by three off; full-time days 8:00–20:00 (average 42 hours/week).

Qualifications

• Holds or is working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Experience as a Care Assistant in residential or nursing settings.
• Confidence in administering medication and record-keeping.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's needs and preferences.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring care plans are implemented and reviewed.
• Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records per procedures.
• Review, update and contribute to individual care plans for residents' support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members to promote best practice.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing and report changes promptly.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues for continuity of care.
• Maintain confidentiality and dignity for every resident.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and legislation.
• Support meals and hydration, promoting independence where possible.
• Assist in keeping a clean, safe, welcoming environment with light housekeeping when needed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Mentoring

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Professionalism

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting residents while helping to lead and develop the wider care team. You'll be trusted with additional responsibilities including medication administration, reviewing care plans and supporting less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care.

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences.

Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.

Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures.

Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support.

Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home.

Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly and maintaining accurate records.

Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.

Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident.

Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation.

Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment.

Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.

Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.

Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.

Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure.

Is committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.

Working Pattern

You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off.

Available Contracts

• Full Time Days – 8:00am – 8:00pm (Average 42 hours per week)
• Bank Contracts Available

Pay Rates

• Days: £15.47 per hour

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Uniform tunic provided
• Free meal on shift
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're caring, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy.