Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts at Outram Fields, Bradway, Sheffield. The role offers £14.56 per hour plus company benefits and full-time hours including alternate weekend work.

The home provides a dementia-focused, person-centred care environment with a range of amenities for residents. Applicants should have NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), 2+ years in dementia and elder care, and supervisory experience.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification required.
• 2 years’ experience with older people and dementia.
• Knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience and ability to mentor care assistants.
• Medication administration experience with relevant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents living in a residential and dementia setting.
• Supervise and support the care team to ensure high-quality care.
• Promote choice, individuality and independence for residents at all times.
• Assist with daily living tasks and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Administer medications in line with policies and training.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

CQC Fundamental Standards knowledge

Older people & dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Day Shifts
£14.56 per hour plus company benefits
Full Time Hours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2026!

Awarded ‘One of the UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Please note we cannot offer sponsorship for this position.

Outram Fields in Bradway, Sheffield is a beautiful care home providing 69 spacious ensuite bedrooms as well as 6 luxury suites. Our stunning home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon and includes a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

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 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.

Our team member benefits include:

• Paid Breaks
• Uniforms
• Staff Meals
• Nest Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Care Workers Charity
• ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
• Cycle Scheme
• Eye Care
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Reward Vouchers
• Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

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