Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Choice of day or night shifts

Paid breaks

Ongoing training and professional de­v

Specialist training and opportunities

Supportive, family-oriented team

Recently refurbished care home

Rewarding role

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Braintree. This full-time role covers day or night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting a compassionate care team.

You will lead on shift, help maintain care plans, assist residents with daily living, and uphold dignity and safety. A NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable, with training provided for medication administration and ongoing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).
• Experience in a senior care role within a care home.
• Experience working with dementia care (desirable).
• A compassionate, proactive and team-focused approach.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with daily living needs in a dignified manner
• Administering medication (training provided if required)
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting a safe, calm and positive environment
• Encouraging resident engagement and wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Full Time (Days or Nights) – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2098A

Location: Braintree, Essex

Hours: Full Time – Days or Nights

Salary: £30,680 Per Annum

About the Home

This recently refurbished, welcoming 17-resident care home in Braintree offers a peaceful and comfortable environment where residents can truly feel at home. With a strong family atmosphere, the home provides 24-hour personalised care and support for older people with a wide range of needs.

The home combines modern, comfortable surroundings with a warm and homely feel, creating an environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

The home also maintains close relationships with local GPs, nurses, hospitals and hospices to ensure residents receive the medical support they need. Additional services include in-house hairdressing and chiropody.

What really makes this home special is its dedicated team. Staff are highly trained, compassionate and committed to creating a genuine family environment. Ongoing professional development, specialist training and requalification ensure the team can continue delivering the highest standards of care.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring high standards of care while supporting and guiding the care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with daily living needs in a dignified manner
• Administering medication (training provided if required)
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting a safe, calm and positive environment
• Encouraging resident engagement and wellbeing

About You

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Previous experience in a senior care role within a care home
• Experience working with dementia care (desirable)
• A compassionate, proactive and team-focused approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care

Benefits & Perks

• Full-time hours
• Choice of day or night shifts
• Paid breaks
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Specialist training and opportunities to develop your skills
• Supportive, family-oriented team culture
• Opportunity to work within a recently refurbished, welcoming care home
• A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference