Senior Care Assistant

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Cycle to work

Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas

Job summary

City and County Healthcare Group Ltd is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for London Care at Bristol Court, Feltham (London Borough of Hounslow). You will lead the care team, support residents to live independently, and help them participate in community life.

Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, supervising shifts, and administering medications with training. NVQ/L2/3 in Health & Social Care and right to work in the UK are valued; 28 days leave and enhanced benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care, preferably in an extra care or housing scheme setting.
• NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Genuine compassion and respect for others.
• Strong communication, leadership and organizational skills.
• The right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and promote independence, dignity and choice.
• Administer medication safely (with training) and mentor care assistants on shift.
• Supervise and mentor care assistants on shift and allocate duties fairly.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Social care experience

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ/Diploma Health & Social Care (Level 2/3)

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 15.3 - GBP 16.25 - hourly

Company Description

We are CCH. With 14,000 colleagues across 32 care companies, we have one purpose: to make sure no one in need of care is ever forgotten or left behind. We’re not only changing lives, we’re transforming the care sector. Our people-first approach puts care professionals at the centre of everything we do. Our goal is simple: to be the best place to work in care.

At London Care, part of CCH, every day brings fresh challenges, meaningful connections, and the opportunity to make a genuine difference in people’s lives. We provide care and support within Bristol Court, a purpose-built extra care housing scheme offering 94 self-contained flats for adults with physical disabilities, dementia, and learning disabilities.

Our mission is simple: to help people live independently, safely, and with dignity while enjoying fulfilling lives. We live by our values of Community, Courage, and Heart, and we’re looking for a passionate Senior Care Assistant to join our growing team.

Location: Bristol Court, Feltham (London Borough of Hounslow)

We offer flexibility to suit your lifestyle with consistent, reliable work:

What makes CCH a great place to work? The results speak for themselves:

5,243 care professionals have referred a friend to join our company.

135 internal promotions were earned in just 12 months.

Every Operational Director began their career as a care professional.

With our size and success, we can offer you a world of career opportunity, choice, and security.

Job Description

Your Role as a Senior Care Assistant

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our service, supporting residents and guiding our care team. You’ll help individuals live independently, take part in community life, and enjoy meaningful days.

Resident Care

• Support residents with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting, feeding).
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice.
• Administer medication safely (with training).
• Supervise and mentor care assistants on shift.
• Allocate duties fairly and ensure high standards of care.
• Support training and development of new team members.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.

Health & Safety

• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and elevate concerns promptly.
• Respond to emergencies and safeguarding issues appropriately.
• Ensure infection control and health & safety standards are always maintained.

Qualifications

What You’ll Need

We are looking for an experienced, reliable leader who values dignity, safety, and teamwork.

• Experience in social care (experience within an extra care or housing scheme setting is highly valued)
• NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or currently working towards it)
• Genuine compassion and respect for others
• Strong communication, leadership, and organization skills
• The right to work in the UK

Additional Information

• Group Recognition Programmes: Be celebrated for your hard work with our internal 'Care Heroes' awards and long-service recognition!
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
• Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
• Benefits and wellbeing platform
• Refer a friend scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care – we pay for you to continue upskilling your leadership qualifications!

We’re an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our healthcare teams, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.