Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; East Hagbourne; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their Valerian Court Care Home in Didcot. The successful candidate will earn £13 per hour with flexible working hours, assisting in delivering high-quality care to residents. You will lead a team, administer medications, and ensure personalized support for each resident. This role offers paid breaks, annual leave, and a company pension scheme, all within a nurturing and supportive environment.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Calm, compassionate approach with excellent communication skills.
• Experience leading care teams and administering medication.

Responsibilities

• Lead the care team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Administer medication safely and maintain accurate records.
• Promote independence, dignity, and respect in interactions.

Skills

Compassionate approach

Excellent communication skills

Education

Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Valerian Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time Salary: £13.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: 24 - 48 hours per week available

Senior Care Assistant | Valerian Court, Didcot
£13 per hour + paid breaks | Full and part-time contracts available

Nestled in the heart of Didcot, Valerian Court is a purpose-built, 70-bed care home offering Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Respite care in a beautiful, welcoming environment. Positively led by an experienced and supportive senior management team, known for its warmth, dedication, and commitment to delivering care that feels truly personal.
We’re looking for a Senior Care Assistant with a minimum Level 2 in Health & Social Care (applications from those working towards Level 3 are also welcome). You’ll bring a calm, compassionate approach and excellent communication skills as you lead the team on our Residential and Residential Dementia communities.
In this role, you’ll lead the care team, taking responsibility for delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll dispense and administer medication safely and work closely with our Nursing and Management teams to ensure residents receive the best possible support every day. You’ll maintain accurate records through our electronic care planning system, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of person-centred support.
We’re looking for someone who promotes independence, dignity, and respect in every interaction, ensuring everyone is treated with genuine care and understanding.
Contract

• £13.00 per hour
• Paid breaks
• 24 to 48 hours available
• Paid DBS, uniform provided & onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time hours)
• Company pension scheme

We believe in nurturing our teams through training, support, and clear career pathways whether you’re developing clinically or working towards leadership.
About Us
Valerian Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 130-homes across the UK.
Our values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity, guide everything we do for both residents and colleagues.
If you’re ready to make a real difference in a home that truly feels like one, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or drop in with your CV, we’d be delighted to meet you and show you around.