Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes; London; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading residential care provider in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team at The Malthouse. In this role, you will support elderly residents with personal care and medication, while providing companionship and maintaining accurate records. The company offers extensive training, a supportive team environment, and a comprehensive benefits package including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Blue Light Card for discounts

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with personal care is desirable.
• Ability to maintain accurate resident records.
• Strong interpersonal skills for companionship and interaction.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care activities.
• Provide companionship to residents.
• Administer prescribed medication when necessary.

Skills

Compassionate care

Personal care support

Medication administration

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Cockthorpe, Norfolk, UK, NR23 1

Application Deadline: 2025-12-19

Job Type: Nights, The Malthouse, Gillingham, Dorset

Hours: 30 hours per week including alternate weekends

Pay: £14.25 per hour

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives? If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely residential home, The Malthouse.

Specialising in residential support for the elderly, The Malthouse is a traditional building with a quirky and charming interior set in beautiful grounds with a courtyard and a private rear garden.

Inside the home is a warm and homely atmosphere, and you'll be greeted by a care team who pride themselves on friendliness and caring.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
• Supporting and leading our existing care team

Whether you are an experienced senior care assistant or are ready to take your first step into a senior role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England.

We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

If you are looking for a new and rewarding role and want to be part of our growing team of healthcare professionals, then get in touch or apply today.