Senior Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join an award-winning care home group as a Senior Care Assistant in a luxurious Care Village. This role is perfect for those passionate about providing exceptional care to residents, including those with dementia. You'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring residents' dignity and independence while supervising and mentoring junior staff. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive training, and career development opportunities in a nurturing environment. If you have a strong background in care and a commitment to enhancing the lives of others, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with older people and dementia.
• Knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support and mentor care assistants in a close-knit team.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence for residents.

Skills

Medication administration

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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