Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in City of London is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. This role involves providing care to residential and dementia residents, mentoring care assistants, and working as part of a supportive team. Candidates should have a NVQ level 3 qualification and 2 years' relevant experience. Competitive pay, paid breaks, and comprehensive training are offered.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and support

Qualifications

• 2 years experience with older people and those with dementia.
• Supervisory experience in a care setting.
• Medication administration experience with relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residential and dementia residents.
• Work as part of a close-knit team promoting individuality and independence.
• Mentor care assistants and support team members.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Proactive and flexible

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant - Night Shifts

£15.24 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded 'One of the UK s Best Companies to Work For

Rokewood Court is a luxury 64 bedded care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in care and support.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carer 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 Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. 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.

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