Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Taunton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home, part of Willinbrook Healthcare (Care Concern Group), is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Taunton, Somerset. You will support high-quality, person-centred care for residents with complex needs and oversee medication and wellbeing within a supportive team.

Shift options include days (8:00–20:00) and nights (20:00–08:00). Full-time and part-time contracts are available with benefits such as paid DBS, pension and uniform provided.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum requirement.
• Level 3 qualification desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency required.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of high quality, person-centred care for residents with complex needs.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor wellbeing.
• Guide and support Care Assistants to maintain a calm, stable environment.
• Follow and review care plans and ensure accurate record keeping.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Medication administration training

Experience leading a care team

Communication and teamwork

Calm, patient, professional approach

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable

Tools

Medication administration competency

Job description

Aspen Court Nursing and Dementia Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located on the peaceful northern outskirts of Taunton, Somerset. The home provides specialist Nursing, Dementia and Complex Care for up to 42 residents in a safe and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.21 – £13.71 per hour, depending on experience and medication training
• Full time and Part time contracts available
• Day shifts: 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM (30 minute unpaid break and two 15 minute paid breaks)
• Night shifts: 8:00 PM to 8:00 AM (1 hour paid break)
• Alternate weekends required
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will support the delivery of high quality, person centred care for individuals with complex needs, including advanced dementia, mental health conditions and other long term health challenges.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered safely within a structured and supportive environment. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing and respond appropriately to changes, including behaviours or complex needs.

Working closely with the wider team, you will support and guide Care Assistants, helping to maintain a calm, stable and consistent environment. You will follow and review care plans, ensure accurate record keeping and contribute to effective communication with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals.

This role requires a confident, calm and resilient approach, with the ability to support both residents and staff in a complex care setting.

What 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
• Experience supporting or leading a care team within a care environment
• Confidence supporting individuals with complex needs, including mental health or behavioural support
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and professional approach

About Us

Aspen Court Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division 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.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

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 a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.