Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Margate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS paid

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED operates Sandmere Care Home in Margate, seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. The role includes supervising shifts, overseeing medication, and maintaining accurate records to ensure continuity of care for residents.

Applicants should have NVQ Level 2 (Level 3 desirable) in Health & Social Care, medication administration competency, and strong communication and leadership abilities to thrive in a team-focused

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitoring of residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure accurate care records and effective communication with families and healthcare professionals.
• Manage shift operations to ensure smooth, well-organised care delivery.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 desirable

Job description

A purpose-built care home located in the heart of the Margate community in Kent. Our 68-bed luxury service provides exceptional levels of Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.03 per hour
• Contracted to 42 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

About us

Sandmere Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.