Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Care Concern Group Limited, The Ashton Care Home in Hinckley, is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant. You will lead the care team to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care, and support residents with compassion and professionalism.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, maintain care records, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. Alternate weekends are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• Medication administration training with competency essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and professionals.
• Manage shift flow and ensure continuity of care; work alternate weekends.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Caring mindset

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable

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.