Senior Care Assistant

TipTopJob; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant for a residential care home in Harwich, Essex. The role involves leading a team to deliver the highest quality of care to residents, supporting personal care needs, and administering medication. Candidates should possess a passion for caring for older individuals, have previous care experience, and the ability to lead and motivate others. Competitive benefits, including holiday entitlement and professional development opportunities, are offered.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Access to training courses and qualifications

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is essential for this role.
• Ability to motivate a team and maintain high-quality care.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team to provide high-quality care.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Passion for caring for older people

Care experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Harwich, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers. This is a purpose‑built care home for people with residential or dementia care needs. A dedicated and compassionate team ensures everyone receives the person‑centred care they deserve, tailored to their individual needs and preferences.

Key Duties Include

• You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well.
• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing.
• You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Passionate about caring for older people.
• Previous care experience.
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.
• Kind, warm and caring nature and able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative.
• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important.
• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths.
• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care.

Benefits

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave.
• Life assurance.
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases.
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications.
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities.
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice.
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support.
• Access to wellbeing resources.
• Recommend a friend scheme.
• Family friendly policies.
• Long service awards.
• Free uniform and DBS check.
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates.

Reference ID: 6464

For this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other