Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Northam; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care provider in Northam seeks a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead the care team in delivering excellent care to residents. This role requires NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and practical medication competencies. Join a supportive team dedicated to resident satisfaction and personal development in a luxurious environment.

Benefits

Pension

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care; ideally working towards Level 3.
• Practical medication administration competencies required.
• Kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team to ensure residents receive tailored care.
• Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and professionals.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Highwood Care Home

Contract: Full Time Salary: £13.00 Per Hour Shift Type: Days & Nights Available Contracted hours: Full Time

Highwood Care Home, a brand-new, purpose-built luxury facility in the picturesque port town of Bideford, provides Residential, Dementia, Nursing, and Respite care for up to 67 residents. Here, you’ll be part of a supportive team delivering outstanding care in a warm, welcoming environment.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and support the care team, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of personalised care. You will coordinate shifts, guide your colleagues, and maintain a positive and compassionate atmosphere throughout the home.

What We Offer:

• £13.00 per hour
• Full Time
• Pension, Paid DBS, Uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do:
In this role, you will lead and coordinate the care team to ensure residents receive excellent care tailored to their individual needs. You will assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility while prioritising dignity and independence. You will oversee medication management, ensuring accurate administration and documentation. You will communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues, fostering a positive team ethos. You will welcome visitors, provide guidance to prospective residents and families, respond promptly to emergencies, maintain accurate care documentation, and actively engage in your own professional development.

What We’re Looking For:
You will hold a minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care and ideally be working towards Level 3, or already hold Level 3. Practical medication administration competencies are required. Leadership skills are essential to motivate and support your team while maintaining a positive and caring environment. You should be kind, compassionate, and committed to delivering person-centred care.

About Us:
Highwood Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to creating welcoming, high-quality care environments for residents and supportive workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and want to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.