Senior Care Assistant

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Ilkeston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony

Discretionary Attendance Bonus

Blue Light Card subscription

Refer a Friend up to £200

Pension

Training & Development

Staff incentives

Enhanced rate on bank holidays

Employee wellbeing programme

Job summary

Ashmere Care Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for the West Hallam care home in Derbyshire. The role involves leading shifts, administering and recording medications, and supporting residents with personal care and mealtimes.

You will liaise with Home Manager, GPs, and nurses, and progress with NVQ Level 3 (or higher). The role includes a benefits package and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Care completed.
• NVQ Level 3 or actively working towards it.
• NVQ Level 4 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care staff on shifts.
• Administer and record medication.
• Assist residents with personal care and mealtimes.

Skills

Medication administration

Staff supervision

Resident care

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Care

NVQ Level 3 or working towards

NVQ Level 4

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Please note, that unfortunately we don't support sponsorship applications

Do you have experience running shifts and administering medication? Are you passionate about providing high-quality, person-centred care?

We’re looking for caring, reliable, and enthusiastic individuals who go the extra mile for our residents. We currently have a vacancy at out West Hallam Care Home working 35 hours hours a week over 5 shifts!

As a Senior Care Assistant at Ashmere Care Homes, you’ll play a key leadership role within our friendly care team, ensuring residents receive the best possible support and that each shift runs smoothly and professionally. You’ll lead by example, showing compassion, respect, and dedication in everything you do.

About the role

Your main duties will include leading and supporting care staff, administering and recording medication, assisting residents with personal care and mealtimes, communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, and liaising with the Home Manager, GPs, and nurses.

We’re looking for someone with an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it), with previous experience running shifts and administering medication. However, we can support you with this should you be successful in gaining a role with us.

Working for an established care provider like Ashmere, you start your journey with us by attending our monthly new starter company induction with all new joiners from all of our homes. We will kit you out with uniform, pay for your DBS check, provide you with regular training and maybe even spoil you with cake from time to time!

As well as the above we also have:

• Annual Ashmere Awards Ceremony
• Discretionary Attendance Bonus (so you get paid to come to work!)
• Eligible for Blue Light Card subscription.
• Refer a Friend Scheme (which can earn you up to £200!)
• Pension
• Ongoing Training and Development
• Staff Incentives
• Enhanced rate of pay for bank holidays!
• A fantastic employee wellbeing programme

We also offer a fantastic employee wellbeing service!

If you believe you have the right skills and attributes for this role, we’d love to hear from you!

About the company

We are Ashmere — a family-run group of care homes across Derbyshire devoted to providing high-quality residential, nursing, dementia and specialist care. We believe in treating every resident as part of our family, ensuring dignity, compassion and respect in everything we do. At Ashmere, our homes offer welcoming, supportive environments where our residents feel safe, cared for, and valued.

Required Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in Care
• NVQ Level 3 or working towards

Desired Criteria

• NVQ Level 4