Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and 1

A nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants under

Discounts at 1,600+ stores

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development with career-?

Career progression opportunities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Victoria Gardens Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in Coventry. You will lead a team to deliver safe, person-centred care, oversee medication, and ensure accurate records while communicating with families and professionals.

Requirements include Level 2 Health & Social Care (minimum) and medication competency. Benefits include DBS, uniform, pension, and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (minimum).
• Medication administration training with competency.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee shift operations, ensure care is organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and medication administration; respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Medication administration training

Team leadership

Strong communication

Caring, compassionate mindset

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ/SVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

About Victoria Gardens Care Home

Victoria Gardens Care Home is a 25 bed care home located in the peaceful residential area of Tile Hill, on the outskirts of Coventry, West Midlands. Providing residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a friendly, family atmosphere and a focus on supporting independence, wellbeing and meaningful daily experiences, Victoria Gardens is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

About Victoria Gardens Care Home

Victoria Gardens Care Home is a 25 bed care home located in the peaceful residential area of Tile Hill, on the outskirts of Coventry, West Midlands. Providing residential care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care. With a friendly, family atmosphere and a focus on supporting independence, wellbeing and meaningful daily experiences, Victoria Gardens is a rewarding place to work and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.85- £14.45 per hour
• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Night position
• 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

• [SVQ/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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance coverWagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group

Victoria Gardens is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.