Senior Care Assistant

Continuity of Care Services; Grove Green; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include supervising care assistants, managing medication, and supporting clients with daily living activities. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience and strong leadership skills. The role offers flexible working hours and a range of benefits including paid training and enhanced pay for weekends.

Benefits

Fully funded training

Higher than average pay

Blue light card subscription

Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Health and Social Care with supervisory skills.
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential.
• Genuine passion for helping others and excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of care colleagues.
• Manage shadowing and competency assessments.
• Support with medication sign-off.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate nature

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality care, supervising a team of Care Assistants, and supporting our client's daily needs. You will also assist with shadow shifts, spot checks, training staff, and ensuring that safeguarding and health and safety procedures are adhered to. Your work will make a real difference in the lives of those you care for, helping them maintain their independence and improve their quality of life. You will work closely with our care manager who will support you to oversee our clients in the Maidstone area. As well as supervisory duties, your schedule will include shifts of varying lengths, start and finish times and you will need to be available to work alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support a team of care colleagues
• Manage shadowing, competency assessments and conduct spot checks
• Support with medication sign off in line with company policy
• Assist clients with daily living activities, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, and light house keeping
• Provide companionship and emotional support
• Administer medication and monitor health conditions
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with clients and their families
• Follow individualised care plans and report any changes in clients conditions to care manager
• Ensure the safety and well-being of clients at all times
• Participate in the on-call rota, shared with the wider team

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years experience in Health and Social Care, with some supervisory or leadership skills
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not essential)
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (essential)
• Eligible to work in the UK; no sponsorship offered
• Genuine passion for helping others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Reliable, compassionate and patient nature
• Team player, self‑motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure

Benefits and Support

• Fully funded and paid training and access to our training academy
• Higher than average rates of pay plus enhanced pay on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays
• Blue light card subscription covered by us
• Opportunities to take any Health and Social Care qualifications career progression
• DBS assistance
• £500 refer‑a‑friend scheme (terms & conditions apply)
• 24/7 counselling and support
• Meet & greet and shadow shifts to help settle into your new role
• Opportunities to speak to our Mental Health First Aiders
• Annual Saving Scheme
• EPA Programme (Smart Clinic)
• Annual Charity Events
• Pension Scheme with The People’s pension
• Flexible working hours and local work available
• Company phone

Recruitment Process

Continuity of Care Services is a CQC regulated employer. As such, offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references, enhanced DBS and other necessary checks. We will also require you to complete mandatory training before employment can begin ‑ bespoke to each client's needs.