Senior Care Assistant

Dovedale Court Care Home; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Job summary

Dovedale Court Care Home in Wednesbury, West Midlands, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team on night shifts. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care, oversee medication, and maintain records while coordinating with families and healthcare professionals.

The role requires NVQ Level 2 minimum (Level 3 desirable) and medication competency. Benefits include DBS, pension, uniform, progression opportunities and staff wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Care with empathy

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable

Job description

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

• £13.85/£14.10/£14.45 per hour
• 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.

• 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.