Senior Care Assistant

Gold Care Homes; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care community in City Of London seeks compassionate individuals to support residents with daily living activities and maintain high care standards. Successful applicants will have experience in caregiving and strong communication skills. Join us in creating a warm and safe environment for residents. Competitive pay at £13.80 per hour with various employee perks and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Perkbox

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Blue Light Card

Professional Development

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in caregiving or similar environment.
• Ability to provide personal and psychological care.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Train and supervise junior staff.
• Monitor client well-being and report to management.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Compassion

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

About Our Home

Nestled just a stone’s throw from the serene Betts Park and the majestic Crystal Palace, Burrows House isn’t just a residential care home—it’s a vibrant community where every day is a celebration of togetherness. With room for 54 residents, our home in Penge is a tapestry of shared stories, morning coffees, and melodies that echo the heartbeats of its inhabitants. Whether it’s basking in the natural light of our spacious rooms or tending to our lush gardens, life at Burrows House is about cherishing the simple joys and creating memories that last a lifetime. Come, be a part of our family.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £13.80 Per Hour
• ESAS – Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend