Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Exeter; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alexander House Care Home in Exeter is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team in delivering safe, person-centred care for residents. You will oversee shifts, manage medication administration, and ensure accurate records, communicating with families and health professionals for continuity of care.

The role requires NVQ 2 (Level 3 desirable) in Health & Social Care, strong leadership, and compassionate, professional approach; weekend work is required on an alternating

Qualifications

• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required (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.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care for residents.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift; ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Our newly built care home is based in the charming suburb of Pinhoe, Exeter. We offer exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 67 residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 24-48 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.

The sucessful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

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

Alexander 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.