Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Solihull is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves supporting residential and dementia residents, providing mentorship, and administering medications. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, with at least 2 years' experience in caregiving. The position offers £14.66 per hour, paid breaks, uniform, and additional benefits including training opportunities.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience working with older people and those with dementia is desirable.
• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Look after residential and dementia residents as part of a care team.
• Support the team, promote choice, individuality and independence for residents.
• Provide supervision and act as a mentor to care assistants.
• Administer medications where qualified and ensure safe medication practices.

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Sound knowledge of care legislation

Experience with older people and dementia

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant - Night 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 an 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.

Responsibilities

• Look after residential and dementia residents as part of a care team.
• Support the team, promote choice, individuality and independence for residents.
• Provide supervision and act as a mentor to care assistants.
• Administer medications where qualified and ensure safe medication practices.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification) or higher.
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience.
• Medication administration experience (and relevant qualification).
• 2 years’ experience working with older people and those with dementia (desirable).

Benefits

• £14.66 per hour plus company benefits.
• Paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS.
• Comprehensive induction, support and training; career development opportunities.
• Alternate weekend working.

About Eastcote Park

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