Senior Care assistant

Howard Finley Care Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Ipswich is seeking Senior Carers for day and night positions. You'll lead a team to provide safe and high-quality support in a residential care home. Candidates must hold at least NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and be passionate about delivering great care. Pay ranges from £13.34 to £15.07 per hour, depending on qualifications.

Benefits

Paid breaks and handovers

Training and support to develop your career

A friendly, supportive working environment

Stable, permanent employment

Qualifications

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 after probation.
• Previous experience in a senior carer or similar role is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support residents in a 66-bed home with various care needs.
• Lead the care team to ensure high-quality, person-centred support.

Skills

Caring attitude

Team leadership

Experience in a senior carer role

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

Senior Carer - Days and Nights Positions — Location: Ipswich.

We are looking for Senior Carers to join our team, with both day and night positions available.

About the role

You'll be supporting residents in a 66-bed home that provides residential, dementia, respite, and end of life care. Seniors play a key part in leading the care team, making sure residents receive safe, high-quality, and person-centred support.

Shifts

• Days: 07:00 - 21:00 (with a 1-hour paid break)

• Nights: 21:00 - 07:00 (with a 1-hour paid break)

• Seniors also attend handover 15 minutes before the shift (paid).

Pay rates

• NVQ Level 4 equivalent: £15.07 per hour

• NVQ Level 3 equivalent: £14.76 per hour

• NVQ Level 2 (unqualified senior): £13.34 per hour

What we're looking for

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

• Willingness to work towards Level 3 after probation

• Previous experience in a senior carer or similar role is an advantage

• A caring attitude and ability to lead a team

Care services we provide

• Residential care

• Dementia care (mild to moderate)

• Respite and convalescent care

• Palliative and end of life care

• Support for physical disabilities, sensory impairments, Parkinson\'s Disease and stroke

What we offer

• Paid breaks and handovers

• Training and support to develop your career

• A friendly, supportive working environment

• Stable, permanent employment

If you're passionate about delivering great care and supporting others, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join our team in Ipswich.

Please note we do NOT offer sponsorship.

Please send all up to date CVs to apply.