Senior Care Assistant

Healthcare Homes Group Limited; Shipdham; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Shipdham Manor in Norfolk, offering night shifts from 10pm to 7:30am, 28.5 hours per week. The role focuses on compassionate, person‑centred care for elderly residents, with responsibilities including personal care, medication administration, and documenting care activities.

Join a friendly team committed to high-quality care and support, with induction and ongoing training through the Healthcare Homes Academy and access to a range of staff

Qualifications

• Supporting individuals with personal care.
• Maintaining accurate resident records.
• Administering prescribed medication and updating charts.
• Providing companionship and social interaction.
• Leading and supporting the care team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing).
• Providing companionship and social interaction.
• Maintaining accurate resident records.
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts.
• Supporting and leading our existing care team.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Communication

Team leadership

Record keeping

Tools

Nursing software

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Shipdham Manor, Shipdham - Norfolk

£13.70 per hour

28.5 hours per week 10pm - 7:30am (includes alternate weekends)

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely care home, Shipdham Manor.

Shipdham Manor provides residential and respite care to elderly people living in Norfolk. The home is very friendly and the staff work hard to meet the individual needs of every resident – many assuming a variety of roles. The general environment and space provided are excellent. Staff abide by the motto, “care comes first no matter what.”

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records
• Administering prescribed medication and updating medication charts as applicable
• Supporting and leading our existing care team

Whether you are an experienced senior care assistant or are ready to take your first step into a senior role, we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £1000 per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in 2005, Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person‑centred care to all our residents.