Senior Care Assistant

Dovedale Court Care Home; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream – financial wellbeing

Meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development & progression

Job summary

Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support a care team during night shifts, ensuring safe, high-quality, person-centered care for residents.

You will oversee medication administration, monitor wellbeing, maintain records, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care. NVQ Level 2 is required, Level 3 desirable, with training towards.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centered care during night shifts.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the shift, ensuring care is well organized and consistently delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing, responding to changes as needed.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Level 3 desirable

Medication administration training

Team leadership

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Care and Support - Dovedale Court Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 44

About Dovedale Court Care Home

Dovedale Court Care Home is a 76 bed care home located in Wednesbury, West Midlands. Providing nursing and residential dementia care, the home is a welcoming place where colleagues work together to make a real difference to the lives of Residents every day. With a strong focus on personalised care, meaningful activities and building genuine relationships, Dovedale Court offers a rewarding environment for those passionate about delivering kind, high quality care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. Night shifts.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

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 is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Dovedale Court is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.