Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Kingswear; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

The Fleet Care Home, part of Care Concern Group, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and ensure high-quality, person-centred care for residents in Dartmouth. You will oversee shifts, manage medication, monitor wellbeing and maintain records, with strong emphasis on communication with families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 (Level 3 desirable) and medication administration competency. Alternate weekends are required in a supportive, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Level 3 qualification is 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 are required.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift and care delivery.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the rota.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Care support

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Our care home, nestled in the picturesque town of Dartmouth in Devon, provides exceptional Residential, Nursing, Dementia, and Respite care for up to 79 residents, offering a serene and supportive environment where quality care meets coastal charm.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.33 per hour
• Contracted to 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 Fleet 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.