Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; Lee; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in England seeks a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts, providing care for dementia residents. Candidates should have a NVQ level 3 qualification and two years' experience, along with supervisory skills. The position offers competitive pay, benefits, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and support

Training and career development

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with older people and those with dementia.
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.
• Must be physically and medically able to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Support a close-knit team in providing care.
• Promote choice and independence for residents.
• Mentor junior care assistants.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Communication

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Day Shifts

£14.96 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The 'UK's Best Companies To Work For'

Leah Lodge based in Blackheath is a 48 bedded beautiful home that cares for dementia residents.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Day Care Assistants to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years' previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia - previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing