Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home group in Solihull seeks a passionate Senior Care Assistant for day shifts. You will provide care for residential and dementia residents, ensuring their individuality and independence. The ideal candidate has NVQ level 3, supervisory experience, and a commitment to quality care. This full-time role offers £14.66 per hour and company benefits including paid DBS and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• 2 years’ previous experience with older people and people who experience dementia.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience with relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residential and dementia residents.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.
• Support and mentor care assistants.
• Manage and prioritise workload.

Skills

Passion for care

Team player

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Day Shifts

£14.66 per hour plus company benefits

Full Time Hours - Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

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

Eastcote Park is a stunning and luxurious Care Village in Solihull.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our 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