Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group's Ashton Care Home in Hinckley is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to guide the team in delivering safe, high-quality, person‑centred care to residents. The role involves overseeing medication, monitoring residents’ wellbeing, maintaining accurate care records and ensuring smooth shift operations.

Weekend work on alternate weekends is required. NVQ2 in Health & Social Care is required; NVQ3 is desirable or willingness to work towards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Level 3 qualification desirable or willing to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency required.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate care records and clear communication with families and professionals.
• Take responsibility for smooth running of your shift and weekend rotation.

Skills

NVQ2 Health & Social Care

NVQ3 Desirable

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Our private care home is situated in the beautiful town of Hinckley, close to the town centre. We specialise in Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, and Palliative care for 72-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.71 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

The Ashton 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.