Senior Care Assistant

Cinnamon; Topsham, Exeter; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a prestigious care home recognized as one of the UK's best companies to work for! This role as a Senior Care Assistant offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents, providing compassionate care in a luxurious setting. You will be part of a dedicated team, ensuring that each resident receives personalized support and care. With competitive pay, paid breaks, and opportunities for career development, this is an exciting opportunity for passionate individuals looking to grow in the care sector. Embrace the chance to work in a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Paid Breaks

Uniform Provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive Induction

Career Development Support

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working with older adults and dementia patients.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to residents in a supportive environment.
• Mentor and supervise care assistants while promoting independence.

Skills

Care Legislation Knowledge

Supervisory Experience

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Day Shifts
£14.66 per hour plus Company Benefits
Full Time Hours – Includes alternate weekend working

A Top 20 Care Home Group 2025!

Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’

Oakley Grange is a luxurious residential and dementia care home based in Warwick offering state-of-the-art facilities, which include 66 large en-suite bedrooms and 5 luxury care suites. The home also features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Carers to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents.

Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants.

We offer competitive hourly pay, paid breaks, uniform and paid DBS along with additional company benefits. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia – previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

• Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
• Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
• Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing