Senior Care Assistant

SPRINGCARE LTD; Overton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care organization in Overton is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide compassionate support to residents. Responsibilities include administering medication, leading a team of care assistants, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and relevant experience. The role offers flexible contracts and comprehensive benefits including training opportunities and access to a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Card

Ongoing CPD & Revalidation support

Refer a friend scheme

Counselling and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Experience administering medication is required.
• Proven experience in a senior care role is essential.
• Must have two written references.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and administer medication.
• Lead a team and assist the nurse in charge.
• Maintain accurate records and communicate with external sources.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Calmness under pressure

Ability to work independently

Passion for helping others

Education

Minimum Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care
• Administrating medication
• Maintaining accurate records
• Leading a team of care assistants, and assist nurse in charge
• Apply dressings as and when needed
• Take any samples as and when necessary
• Communicate with external sources such as Doctors and District Nurses

Shift Patterns

Our care team provides 24‑hour care, with day care shifts from 8 am to 8 pm, and night‑time shifts from 8 pm to 8 am.

Day Shift Contracts

• 8 am until 8 pm
• 8 am until 2 pm
• 2 pm until 8 pm

Night Shift Contracts

• 8 pm until 8 am

What Springcare Can Offer to You

• Supportive teamwork to residents and colleagues
• Patience, calmness and ability to work under pressure
• Passion for helping others live their later life well
• A kind, warm and caring nature
• Communication skills, able to speak well with both colleagues and residents
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently
• Leadership skills to inspire and motivate others

As a Senior Care Assistant you will hold a minimum of a Level 3 in Health & Social Care, have experience administering medication, and proven experience in a similar role.

Apply Today

We now have an opportunity for a Senior Care Assistant to join Springcare, where you can make a difference to someone’s life each day.

Contracts and Benefits

Permanent full and part‑time day or night contracts – with access to our work‑placed pension scheme. Early pay using Wage Stream App – you can withdraw up to 50% of your earnings in advance of your pay. Access to Blue Light Card – savings across hundreds of national retailers. Full support with ongoing CPD & Revalidation and access to fully funded training for nationally recognised qualifications with career progression opportunities. Refer a friend scheme – each friend you recommend earns you £££ (T&C apply). Access to counselling and wellbeing support. Family‑friendly policies. Smooth robust recruitment process through our portal.

Requirements

• Minimum Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Experience administering medication
• Proven experience in a senior care role
• Two written references
• Standard or enhanced DBS (depending on role)
• Evidenced right to work in the UK

Springcare is committed to safe and fair recruitment, safeguarding, and protecting those we care for and serve. All staff are vetted, selected, trained, and supervised to a high standard to provide safe, effective, and compassionate care.