Senior Care Assistant

Immacolata House Care Home; South Cheriton; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Immacolata House Care Home in Langport, UK, seeks a Senior Care Assistant to guide a care team in safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure accurate records, with strong communication across families and professionals.

The role requires alternate weekends and a commitment to compassionate care. Salary is £24.00 per hour for a 24-hour week, with paid DBS, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience leading or supporting a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care
• Oversee medication administration and resident wellbeing
• Ensure care is organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals
• Work alternate weekends on a rotational basis

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

Immacolata House Dementia Nursing Home in Langport is surrounded by the picturesque Somerset countryside. This purpose-built home offers exceptional Dementia and Nursing care for up to 49 residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £24.00 per hour
• Contracted to 24 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Immacolata Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.