Senior Care Assistant

The Royal British Legion; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions 6–10%

Overtime enhancements

Flexible hours

Meals on site discount

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Training and development courses

Job summary

The Royal British Legion's Galanos House in Southam, Warwickshire, is seeking a Care Supervisor (Senior Care Assistant) to lead a dedicated care team and deliver tailored, high-quality support for residents. Experience in care settings and a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care are essential, with DBS clearance required.

Hours are 37.5 per week, with shifts from early to late, including weekends and bank holidays. A supportive environment with extensive benefits awaits the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Team Leader/Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard.
• Enhanced DBS check required.
• Experience in care homes, adult health, social care or community settings.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts to ensure smooth operation and high-quality care.
• Guide and support colleagues to develop professionally.
• Assess residents' care needs and create personalised care plans.
• Oversee medication administration to ensure safety and accuracy.
• Provide compassionate care, including end-of-life support.

Skills

Team leadership

Care planning

Medication management

Dementia care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

About The Role

We are looking for a Care Supervisor (Senior Care Assistant) to join our dedicated team at Galanos House in Southam, Warwickshire. Experience working in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings is essential.

As a Care Supervisor, you will inspire care teams to provide compassionate, high-quality support tailored to each resident's needs. Evidence of professional development in dementia care is required. You will create personalised care plans, promote health and well-being, and ensure that the preferences and choices of residents are central to their care.

Working hours and Legal requirements

Working 37.5 hours per week, shift patterns are from 7:00am to 2:30pm and 2:00pm to 9:30pm, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who live within commutable distance of the care home and have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage shifts effectively to ensure everything runs smoothly and that care is always a top priority.


• Guide and support team members to help them develop professionally.


• Assess individual care needs, create personalised care plans, and ensure the safety and well-being of all residents.


• Oversee medication administration and ensure it's done safely and accurately.


• Provide compassionate care, particularly in end-of-life situations, offering emotional support to residents and their families.

You will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and will be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days


• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility


• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime


• Flexible hours to suit your needs


• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost


• Free on-site parking


• Free enhanced DBS check


• Uniform provided at no cost


• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice


• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands


• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

Galanos House is one of six care homes, situated on the edge of Southam, a small market town in the heart of the Warwickshire countryside. Our care home has a CQC Outstanding rating. A place where ex-servicemen and women and their spouses can feel completely at home, providing care for those who have served in the Armed Forces and their dependants. We offer Nursing Care, Residential Care, and support for people living with dementia. Adjacent to the main building is the Galanos community hub, which boasts a beautiful light and spacious café and a number of multipurpose spaces which host groups, activities & events As part of our award‑winning team, you will receive full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s).

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

About Us

Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten.

As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required.

We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.

Visit the Careers Page to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.