Senior Care Assistant

Alexander House Care home; Exeter; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Alexander House Care Home in Exeter is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a care team and deliver safe, person-centred care across Nursing, Residential and Dementia services.

You will oversee shifts, manage medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals. The role requires weekend work on alternate weekends and offers £14.00 per hour for 24–48 hours weekly, plus DBS, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Oversee medication administration and ensure residents' wellbeing
• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality care
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals
• Ensure shifts run smoothly and care is delivered to a high standard

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Team support

Communication

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 desirable

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

• £14.00 per hour
• 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 successful 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.

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