Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life Discount Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Awards & Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon in Sutton Park Grange (Sutton Coldfield) is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts on a full-time basis. You will care for residential and dementia residents, with support from a close-knit team and a comprehensive induction.

The role requires NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), supervisory experience and medication administration. Two years’ experience with older people is preferred; excellent communication and a passion for person-centred care are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) required.
• Supervisory experience in care teams.
• Medication administration experience.
• 2 years’ experience with older people/dementia preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for residential and dementia residents with compassion.
• Support a close-knit team and promote independence.
• Provide mentoring to care assistants and participate in training.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Night Shifts
£14.56 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note – We are unable to offer sponsorship for this position.

Sutton Park Grange is a stunning luxurious 56 bedded residential and dementia care home in Sutton Coldfield.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carers to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Day Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification). You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia – previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing