Senior Care Assistant

Career Makers; Rushden; On-site; GBP 15,127 - 21,544; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Raises with service

Annual leave

Company pension

Bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Shift bonuses

Refer-a-friend

Training opportunities

Job summary

Career Makers is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury residential care home in Rushden, Northamptonshire. This part-time daytime role focuses on delivering person-centred care and supporting a dedicated care team.

Applicants must have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and at least 2 years’ experience in a residential or nursing setting. The employer provides bonuses, training, and a supportive management team.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential).
• Residential or nursing home experience preferred.
• Strong focus on person-centred care and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team on shift, ensuring high standards of person-centred care are consistently delivered
• Administer and manage medications in line with policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments, and liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and management to ensure residents’ needs are met

Skills

Lead and support care team

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Position: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire

Pay rate: £13.31 per hour + company bonuses!

Hours: Part time, Days

Careermakers are proud to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a high-quality, luxury residential care home based in the heart of Rushden.

This well-established home delivers exceptional standards of care for residents with dementia and general residential needs, while also providing a supportive and well-structured environment for staff. With a stable and experienced management team in place, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a positive and rewarding workplace.

Benefits as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Pay increases with length of service
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Company pension scheme
• Bonus scheme
• Discounted meals during shifts
• Free DBS check
• Free uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Short-notice shift bonuses
• Refer-a-friend scheme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities as a Senior Care Assistant:

• Lead and support the care team on shift, ensuring high standards of person-centred care are consistently delivered
• Administer and manage medications in line with policies and regulatory requirements
• Assist with care planning, risk assessments, and liaise with families, healthcare professionals, and management to ensure residents’ needs are met

Requirements as a Senior Care Assistant:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing home setting

Please note: This position does not offer any sponsorship