Senior Care Assistant

Haling Park Care Home; Croydon; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Haling Park Care Home in Croydon, London, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team in delivering high quality, person-centred care for residents. You will ensure smooth shift operations, supervise medication, monitor wellbeing and maintain clear records for families and professionals.

The role requires an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Level 3 desirable), and medication administration competency. Join a compassionate team at a Care Concern Group home with strong values.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum); Level 3 desirable.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Medication training

Team leadership

Communication

Compassionate care

Job description

Located in Croydon, London, our care home has been purposely built to support older people in making the most of every day. We provide Nursing, Residential, Dementia, Respite & Pallative Care for 62-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.62 per hour
• Contracted to 46 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

Haling Park 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.