Senior Care Assistant

Ashgrove Care Home; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 869,000 - 906,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Nutritious meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts for staff

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development support

Career progression opportunities

Recognition initiatives

Refer a Friend scheme (£1,000 referral

Job summary

Ashgrove Care Home, in Hounslow, is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team and deliver safe, person-centred care. You will supervise shifts, manage medication administration, and ensure smooth operation and effective communication with residents’ families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 (minimum) in Health & Social Care, with Level 3 desirable or willingness to pursue. DBS/pension benefits, and progression opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (min), 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.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team to deliver safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and other healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Caring & compassionate

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

About Ashgrove Care Home

Ashgrove Care Home is a 49 bed, purpose built care home located in Hounslow, West London. Providing nursing and nursing dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment with bright, accessible living spaces, inviting lounges, dining areas and a private garden. Colleagues work together to deliver high quality, person centred care and make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.35 to £14.95 per hour
• Contracted to 44 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.

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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Ashgrove is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.