Senior Care Assistant

Caraway House Care Home; Chichester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Caraway House Care Home in Selsey, part of the Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The home provides Residential, Nursing, Dementia and Respite care for 70 residents, and we deliver compassionate, professional care to a high standard.

You will guide and support your team during night shifts, oversee medication administration, monitor residents’ wellbeing and maintain accurate care records.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Ensure the smooth running of your shift and that care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Medication administration training

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 qualification desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Caraway House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 36

Nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Selsey, our luxurious care home offers exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for 70-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.04 per hour
• Contracted to 36 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Caraway Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.