Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a welcoming residential home in Weston-super-Mare. You will support older people, including those living with dementia, delivering high‑quality, person‑centred care and leading the care team when on duty.

This permanent role offers varied shifts including 8:00am–8:00pm, 8:00am–2:00pm or 2:00pm–8:00pm, with on‑call requirements. Pay is £13.50 per hour DOE. Prior senior care experience and safeguarding knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience as Senior Care Assistant or similar role.
• Ability to deliver hands-on care.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and care documentation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the care team when on duty.
• Support, guide and supervise Care Assistants.
• Deliver high-quality, hands-on personal care.
• Administer medication and maintain records.
• Support residents with daily living, mobility, meals and activities.
• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and 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.

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

If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next step and want to be part of a caring, close‑knit residential team, we'd love to hear from you.