Senior Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - earned pay access

Nutritious meal during shifts

Job summary

Bradley Hall Care Home is a senior care facility located in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, offering residential and dementia care. The Senior Care Assistant will help guide the care team, ensure smooth shift operation, and maintain high quality, person-centred care for residents.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and keep accurate records while working with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration training with competency essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Ensure care is well organised, delivered to a high standard and aligned with records
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Medication administration

Team leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

Care and Support - Bradley Hall Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 38.5

About Bradley Hall Care Home
Bradley Hall Care Home is a care home located in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, just a short distance from Leicester city centre. Providing residential and dementia care, the home has a welcoming environment focused on promoting independence, with stylish living spaces, comfortable en suite bedrooms and a range of dedicated areas for Residents to enjoy activities and socialise. Colleagues work together to provide high quality, person centred care while supporting Residents to live active and fulfilling lives.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.35 to £14.95 per hour
• Contracted to 38.5 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.
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

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group
Bradley Hall Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.