Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Worcester Park Estate; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Hilderstone Hall Care Home. Join a dedicated team to deliver exceptional care, oversee care plans, and mentor staff. Ideal candidates will possess a Level 3 Diploma and have an experience-focused approach to elderly care.

Benefits

Free training and development opportunities

Access to mental health and wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Unlimited Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month awards

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly residential care.
• Knowledge of person-centred and clinical care.
• Previous care experience required.

Responsibilities

• Support residents' individual needs and mentor Care Assistants.
• Oversee medication management and care plans.
• Maintain a warm and respectful home environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational Skills

Compassion

Proactivity

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care

Level 2 qualification with senior care experience

Job description

Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant
Full-time: Day shifts only
Location: Hilderstone Hall Care Home, Hall Lane, Stone, Staffordshire, ST15 8SQ

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant ready to take the next step in your career? Barchester Healthcare are looking for a dedicated individual to join our welcoming care home team at Hilderstone Hall to help deliver exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in supporting residents' individual needs while leading and mentoring a team of Care Assistants. Working alongside our Deputy Manager and clinical staff, you'll also oversee specific care responsibilities, including:

- Supporting with medication, assessments, and care plans

- Supervising daily care delivery and mentoring our Care Assistant staff

- Helping to maintain a warm, respectful, and vibrant home environment

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you must have:

- A Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care, or a Level 2 qualification with relevant senior care experience and a willingness to work towards Level 3

- Experience in elderly residential care, with sound knowledge of person-centred and clinical care

- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills

- A compassionate, proactive, and resident-focused approach

Please note: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, live locally to the home, and have previous care experience. Unfortunately, we cannot consider applicants requiring sponsorship or those without relevant experience at this time.

What You'll Get in Return

Barchester Healthcare value your commitment and offer a competitive pay rate along with our sector-leading benefits package:

- Free training and development opportunities

- Access to mental health and wellbeing support tools

- Retail discounts and savings platform

- Unlimited Refer a Friend' bonus scheme

- Employee of the Month awards and Long Service recognition

If you'd like to use your motivational and people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, Barchester Healthcare is the place to be.