Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Egham; On-site; GBP 20,664 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life Discount Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon’s Rivermede Court care home in Egham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role is full-time, includes alternate weekend work, and offers benefits with a competitive hourly rate of £15.70.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) and supervisory experience, with medication administration qualifications. A genuine passion for caring for older people and those with dementia is essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 or equivalent with knowledge of care standards (CQC Fundamentals).
• 2 years’ experience with older people and dementia.
• Supervisory experience with medication administration qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in daily living and care routines.
• Work as part of a close-knit team to ensure safe, dignified care.
• Promote choice, independence and individuality for residents.

Skills

Team player

Proactive

Flexible

Workload management

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Night Shifts
£15.70 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

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Please note, we cannot offer sponsorship for this position

Rivermede Court situated in Egham is a luxury 80 bed care home that provides the most luxurious surroundings and the very best in health care and support.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants 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.

Our team member benefits include: *Paid Breaks *Uniforms *Staff Meals *Nest Pension *Employee Assistance Programme *Care Workers Charity*‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme *Cycle Scheme *Eye Care *Refer a Friend Scheme *Reward Vouchers *Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition AwardsWe 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