Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Collection; Lower Halstock Leigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction training programme

Paid breaks

Blue Light Card

Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus

Uniform tunic provided

Pay Day Breakfast

Free meal on shift

Ongoing training and career развитие

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in the United Kingdom. You will provide high-quality, person-centred care, act as a Key Worker, and safely administer medications.

You will mentor less experienced staff and work closely with healthcare professionals, relatives, and colleagues, ensuring confidentiality and dignity for every resident. The role involves supporting meals and hydration, maintaining accurate records, and contributing to a safe, welcoming home environment

Qualifications

• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Previous experience as a Care Assistant in residential or nursing environments.
• Confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Can work effectively as part of a busy team under pressure.
• Committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.
• Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures.
• Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation.
• Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.

Skills

Medication administration

Mentoring

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

including medication administration, reviewing care plans and supporting less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care. This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.
• Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures.
• Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation.
• Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.

About You

• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment.
• Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure.
• Is, committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.

Working Pattern

You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off.

Available Contracts

Full Time Days 8:00am 8:00pm (Average 42 hours per week)

Pay Rates

Days: £15.46 per hour

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Paid breaks
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Uniform tunic provided
• Pay Day Breakfast
• Free meal on shift
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy.