Senior Care Assistant

Amberley Care Home; Sale; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Amberley Care Home is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead our dedicated team in providing exceptional care to residents. In this role, you will inspire staff, oversee medication management, and foster a warm environment. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of those we care for.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Qualified with NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or working towards it.
• Practical experience in dispensing and administering medication.
• Ability to motivate and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate shifts and delegate tasks effectively to support the team.
• Assist residents with personal care, promoting dignity and independence.
• Administer and oversee medication management, ensuring compliance.

Skills

Leadership Skills

Caring & Compassionate

Medication Competency

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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Our luxury care home is situated in the beautiful, historic town of Sale, offering Residential, Dementia & Respite care for 72-residents.

Senior Care Assistant – Lead with Compassion

We’re looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team and help us provide outstanding care to our residents. In this leadership role, you’ll ensure the highest standards of care, support your team, and create a warm, welcoming environment for both residents and staff.

*Please note:We are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire – Coordinate shifts, delegate tasks effectively, and support your team to deliver exceptional care.
• Resident Support – Assist with personal care, mobility, and daily routines while promoting dignity and independence.
• Medication Management – Administer, record, and oversee medication, ensuring full compliance with policies and procedures.
• Effective Communication – Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and compassionate communication.
• Teamwork & Development – Foster a positive team culture, mentor junior staff, and promote continuous learning.
• Visitor & Family Engagement – Welcome visitors, assist with show-rounds, and build trusting relationships with families.
• Emergency Response – React quickly to call bells and urgent situations, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being.
• Record Keeping – Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments, and documentation reflecting residents’ needs and preferences.
• Health & Safety – Ensure compliance with regulations, including COSHH, and escalate concerns as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications – NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential (or working towards it).
• Medication Competency – Practical experience in dispensing and administering medication is required.
• Leadership Skills – Ability to motivate and support a team while maintaining a positive, person-centred approach.
• Caring & Compassionate – A warm, friendly personality with a commitment to enhancing residents’ lives.

Care Concern Group is guided by five core values:

• Trusted: Dependable, reliable, truthful, competent, and consistent.
• Respectful: Showing consideration for others, being courteous and polite.
• Passionate: Going above and beyond, being enthusiastic, and committed to excellence.
• Kind: Focusing on others, being considerate, friendly, and thoughtful.
• Inclusive: Welcoming everyone, ensuring all individuals feel they belong as part of the family.

These values embody Care Concern Group's unwavering commitment to delivering compassionate, high-quality care to residents. If these principles resonate with you, you’ve found the right place to belong.

We are part of Care Concern Group, a leading, family-owned care provider with close to 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to providing high-quality care in a supportive and friendly work environment.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and lead with compassion, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a real difference.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)