SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT

Cinnamon Care Collection; Leicester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection is hiring a Senior Care Assistant in Leicester for day shifts. The role includes alternate weekend working and a strong focus on care for residents with dementia. We seek enthusiastic, reliable carers with NVQ 3 (or equivalent) and medication administration experience.

We offer a comprehensive induction, ongoing training and a range of benefits as part of our committed care team. This is a full-time role at our Thurnby Fields home.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required.
• Knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Experience supervising care teams and mentoring juniors.
• Experience with medication administration is desirable.
• Two years' experience caring for older people or dementia residents.

Responsibilities

• Care for residential and dementia residents to support independence.
• Assist with daily living activities and personal care.
• Support the care team and mentor junior carers.
• Maintain care plans and ensure high standards of safety and dignity.
• Collaborate with colleagues to promote choice and person-centred care.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Medication administration

Supervisory experience

Dementia care

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Full Time – Includes alternate weekend working

• Full Time – Includes alternate weekend working
• Leicester, UK
• Posted 1 month ago
• 15.115.1 GBP / Year

New Care Home Opening September 2026!

Senior Care Assistant – Day Shifts

£15.10 Per Hour Plus Company Benefits

Thurnby Fields is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Leicester, offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 73 large en-suite bedrooms and 10 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior 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. 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.

We provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

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

Please note, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

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