Senior Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; St Leonards; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay (£14.00-£15.00 per hr)

Paid breaks

Training & development

Long-term career progression

Supportive management team

Positive, inclusive environment

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd. is seeking a Senior Lead Carer for a Residential Care Home in St Leonards-on-Sea. The role focuses on delivering person-centred care, mentoring staff, and maintaining high standards across the home.

The position requires leadership and clinical skills, with a track record in senior care roles and a commitment to resident wellbeing. Competitive hourly pay and ongoing training are offered, with a weekend shift pattern to cover 42 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Carer.
• Passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Experience administering medication (highly desirable).
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Lead by example and promote best practice.
• Mentor and support the wider care team.
• Administer medication where required.
• Help maintain the highest standards of care throughout the home.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Location: St Leonards-on-Sea
Salary: £14.00 - £15.00 per hour (Paid Breaks) + Excellent Benefits
Hours: 42 hours per week – 3 x 12-hour shifts and 1 x 6-hour shift (weekend rota)

Lead with Compassion. Make a Difference Every Day.

Our client is seeking an experienced Senior Lead Carer to join their welcoming and well-established Residential Care Home in St Leonards-on-Sea. The home provides high-quality long-term residential care as well as short-term respite care, with a strong focus on delivering person-centred support in a warm, family-orientated environment.

If you're a passionate Senior Care Assistant looking to take the next step in your career with a provider that genuinely values its team, this could be the perfect opportunity.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Lead Carer, you'll play a key role in ensuring residents receive outstanding care while supporting and mentoring the wider care team. You'll lead by example, promote best practice, administer medication where required, and help maintain the highest standards of care throughout the home.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £14.00 - £15.00 per hour
• Paid breaks
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Genuine long-term career progression opportunities
• No DBS fee to pay
• A supportive management team that values and invests in its staff
• A positive, friendly and inclusive working environment where no two days are ever the same

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Senior Carer
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding person-centred care
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience administering medication (highly desirable)
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Most importantly, you'll share our client's values of being professional, compassionate, hard-working, family-orientated and committed to putting residents first.

Why Join This Provider?

This is more than just another care job. You'll be joining a provider that believes happy, supported staff create the best outcomes for residents. Their positive culture, approachable management team and commitment to employee development make this an excellent place to build a long-term career.

If you're ready to join a team where your experience is valued and your contribution genuinely makes a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more.

Please note: Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position, so applicants must already have the right to work in the UK.