Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant in Weston-super-Mare to join a welcoming residential care home. The role involves leading the care team on duty, delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting residents, including those living with dementia.

You will supervise staff, participate in care planning and on-call rotas, and contribute to safeguarding and documentation to ensure residents receive compassionate, dignified care.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Care Assistant or similar senior care role.
• Confident providing hands-on care.
• Experience with dementia care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team when on duty as Senior on duty.
• Support, guide and supervise Care Assistants.
• Deliver high-quality, hands-on personal care.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support residents with daily living, mobility, meals and activities.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and daily documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Respond to emergencies and changes in residents' needs.
• Participate in on-call rota when allocated.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, independence and residents' wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on care

Safeguarding

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible

On-call

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare
Pay: £13.50 per hour DOE
Hours: Varied shifts Contract: FULL-TIME / PART-TIME / PERMANENT

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people, including residents living with dementia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility while remaining hands-on and making a genuine difference to residents' lives.

You'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the home, leading the care team when required and ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate the care team when allocated as Senior on duty.
• Support, guide and supervise Care Assistants.
• Deliver high-quality, hands-on personal care.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support residents with daily living, mobility, meals and activities.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and daily documentation.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in residents' needs.
• Support new staff with induction and development.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity, independence and residents' wellbeing.

Shift Pattern

The role offers a variety of shifts depending on the needs of the service:

• 8:00am - 8:00pm
• 8:00am - 2:00pm
• 2:00pm - 8:00pm

Shifts will be varied according to business and staffing requirements, so flexibility is essential.

The role also includes participation in an on-call rota, including weekday evenings, overnight periods and weekends when allocated.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.
• Is confident providing hands-on care.
• Has experience supporting older people, ideally including dementia care.
• Is confident guiding and supporting other care staff.
• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, medication and care documentation.
• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Is reliable, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.
• Is willing to participate in the on-call rota.

Why Join?

• Varied shift patterns to suit the needs of the service
• Supportive and welcoming working environment
• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills
• Make a genuine difference to residents' lives
• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility within a senior position