Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Ongoing training and career progress

Job summary

Kiwi House Care Home in Derby is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead by example in delivering outstanding, person-centred care. You will supervise the care team, administer medications, and ensure accurate care records while maintaining dignity, respect, and compassion for residents.

You will work with the Care Manager and healthcare team to support care plans, undertake key worker duties, and monitor wellbeing. The role requires weekend alternation and a supportive, team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential) with willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3
• Competent in medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records
• Experience supporting care planning, risk assessments and maintaining accurate care documentation
• Strong leadership, communication, organisation and problem-solving skills
• Dementia awareness or experience supporting people living with dementia is desirable

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and support development and review of care plans
• Supervise and support Care Assistants during shifts
• Assist with admissions, hospital transfers, accident reporting and risk assessments
• Promote residents' independence and participation in activities
• Maintain compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding and infection prevention standards

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Medication administration

Care planning

Risk assessments

Leadership

Communication

Organisation

Problem solving

Dementia awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Kiwi House Care Home is a modern residential, dementia, respite and day care home in Alvaston, Derby. Overlooking Kiwi Park, with six beautifully designed care suites and excellent lifestyle facilities, we provide compassionate, person centred care that enables residents to live fulfilling lives.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.46 per hour
• Contracted to 33-44 hours per week
• Day or Night shifts available
• Paid DBS, pension and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)
• Ongoing training, development and career progression within a supportive and rewarding care environment.

Role Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, supporting the delivery of outstanding, person-centred care while providing guidance and supervision to the care team during your shift. You will help create a safe, compassionate and welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect and kindness at all times.

Working closely with the Care Manager and wider healthcare team, you will administer medication, support the development and review of care plans, carry out key worker responsibilities and ensure residents' care records remain accurate and up to date. You will monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, respond promptly to changes in their condition and liaise with healthcare professionals to ensure their needs are met.

You will supervise and support Care Assistants throughout the shift, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained. You will assist with admissions, hospital transfers, accident reporting and risk assessments, while promoting residents' independence, encouraging participation in activities and supporting them during mealtimes, appointments and outings. You will also help maintain compliance with Health & Safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and regulatory standards, contributing to a positive and supportive team culture.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

What We Are Looking For

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or experienced Care Assistant within a care home or healthcare setting.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential), with a willingness to achieve NVQ Level 3.
• Competent in medication administration and maintaining accurate medication records.
• Experience supporting care planning, risk assessments and maintaining accurate care documentation.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to supervise, mentor and motivate a care team.
• Good understanding of person-centred care, safeguarding, Health & Safety and infection prevention.
• Excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills.
• Compassionate, reliable and committed to delivering exceptional care with dignity and respect.
• Dementia awareness or experience supporting people living with dementia is desirable.

About us

Kiwi House 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.