Senior Care Assistant

Nexxus Care; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Tamworth is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to provide hands-on care for residents. This part-time role involves leading the care team and ensuring high standards of care, particularly for residents living with dementia. Candidates should ideally have supervisory experience and be working towards an NVQ 3. Join our supportive team and make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Blue Light Card membership

Career development and qualifications

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• 1 year supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience delivering person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead care staff during shifts.
• Administer medication safely.
• Build strong relationships with residents.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ 3 (preferred or working towards)

Job description

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About The Role

Senior Care Assistant

Meadowyrthe Residential Home is a 41-bed Residential facility located in Meadowyrthe, Staffordshire. We’re looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Nexxus Care. In this role you’ll provide hands on care for residents, while also supporting and guiding the care team alongside the management team.

This is a part time position, we have a 21hour and 28hour contracts, shifts are 7am-2.30pm and 2.30pm-10pm, including alternate weekends.

Why join us?

• Blue Light Card membership - This means you’ll get discounts from loads of high street store including JD Sports, New Look, River Island and more! You can also save money on your holidays!
• Concert for Carers - discounts or free music/comedy events
• Supportive team environment where no two days are the same.
• Career development and qualifications - We want you to progress
• Refer a friend bonus
• A rewarding role working primarily with residents living with dementia, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their home.

About You

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll:

• Lead care staff during shifts, ensuring the service runs smoothly and safely.
• Carry out staff supervisions, spot checks, and mentoring to support team development.
• Deliver and role model person-centred care, respecting residents’ choices and individuality.
• Promote independence for residents and encourage safe, appropriate risk-taking.
• Administer medication safely and in line with policies.
• Complete audits and maintain high standards of care within the home.
• Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals to support holistic care.

Experience

• Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

License/Certification

• NVQ 3 (preferred or working towards)

About Us

If you’re ready to start a rewarding role where every day you’ll make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Nexxus Care family.

Nexxus care are a Staffordshire County Council owned company, and our goal is to provide outstanding domiciliary, reablement, extra care and residential support to our clients, as we understand the importance of caring for people in the familiarity of their own home, we built our services around people, not processes or tasks.