Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Lewisham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a top-rated care home group as a Senior Care Assistant in a vibrant community focused on quality care. This role offers competitive pay and benefits, along with opportunities for professional development. You’ll be part of a dedicated team, ensuring the well-being of our residents while fostering a supportive environment. If you have a passion for care and the experience to match, this is the perfect opportunity to make a difference in people's lives.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development support

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience working with older people and dementia patients.
• Experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support and care for residential and dementia residents.
• Mentor and supervise care assistants while promoting independence.

Skills

Care legislation knowledge

Medication administration

Supervisory skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Day Shifts

£14.96 per hour plus company benefits
Full TimeHours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Rectory Court is a stunning residential home located in Blackheath.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carers 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