Senior Care Assistant

The Cinnamon Care Collection; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A top care home group in West Midlands is seeking a reliable Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. Responsibilities include supporting dementia residents and promoting their independence. Candidates must have NVQ level 3, supervisory experience, and excellent communication skills. Competitive pay and career development opportunities are provided.

Benefits

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Paid DBS

Comprehensive induction and training

Qualifications

• 2 years previous experience working with older people and those with dementia.
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Support a close-knit team in caring for residential and dementia residents.
• Promote choice, individuality, and independence among residents.

Skills

Team player

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Night Shifts
GBP14.66 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

Eastcote Park is a stunning and luxurious Care Village in Solihull.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our 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