Senior Care Assistant

Coburg Banks; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local elderly care home in Brentwood seeks a caring Senior Care Assistant for part-time shifts. You will lead a small team to provide person-centred care, ensuring residents' wellbeing and independence. Requires 18 months of care experience and NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care. Offering £14.37 per hour, along with benefits including free parking and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Supportive team and management

Free on-site parking

Enhanced annual leave

Pension

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months' experience as a Care Assistant in a care or nursing home.
• Experience with medication administration.
• Must have the right to work in the UK - no sponsorship available.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Support residents with personal care, independence, hobbies, and wellbeing.
• Monitor health changes, update digital care plans, and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Safely manage and administer medication.
• Help create a warm, safe, homely environment for every resident.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant - Elderly Residential Care
£14.37 per hour | Part-time 22.5 hours per week (2 shifts a week)
DAY SHIFTS

We're looking for a caring, confident Senior Care Assistant to join a small, friendly elderly care home where you'll truly have the time to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Support residents with personal care, independence, hobbies, and wellbeing
• Monitor health changes, update digital care plans, and liaise with healthcare professionals
• Safely manage and administer medication
• Help create a warm, safe, homely environment for every resident

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months\' experience as a Care Assistant in a care or nursing home
• NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards
• Experience with medication administration
• Compassion, excellent communication, and the ability to lead by example
• Due to the small, personal nature of the service, this role is female only
• Must have the right to work in the UK - no sponsorship available

Benefits

• Supportive team and management
• Free on-site parking, enhanced annual leave, pension, employee discounts
• Opportunities to upskill and progress
• A welcoming, friendly working environment
• £14.37 per hour + overtime opportunities

Coburg Banks Limited is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.