Senior Care Assistant - Days

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Heanor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated recruitment agency seeks a Senior Care Assistant to provide key personal care in Heanor, Ilkeston, and Ripley. This role requires an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, and the ability to work day shifts, ensuring exceptional care standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in a care home setting and a genuine passion for making a difference in residents' lives. Pay is £13.50 per hour, with opportunities for ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate required.
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a care home.
• A bubbly personality and passion for caring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional personal care as per individual plans.
• Administer medication safely with precise documentation.
• Ensure high standards of care through effective teamwork.
• Lead handovers for clarity in resident care.

Skills

Personal care

Medication administration

Health and Safety standards

Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Leadership in care teams

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

PCS software

Atlas eMAR

Job description

Overview

Senior Care Assistant – A Role with Purpose and Impact

Location: Heanor, Ilkeston and Ripley | Day Shifts Only

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant seeking a new opportunity where your expertise and compassion truly make a difference? We are looking for someone just like you to join our dedicated team, supporting care homes across the Heanor, Ilkeston, and Ripley areas. This is more than just a job—it is a chance to lead with care, support a committed team, and ensure residents receive the highest standard of support every day.

Responsibilities

• Deliver exceptional personal care in line with individual care plans, using PCS software to ensure accuracy and consistency.
• Administer medication safely and efficiently, with accurate documentation via Atlas eMAR.
• Uphold Health and Safety standards, including COSHH, Food Hygiene, and Infection Control protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to meet the evolving needs of residents; maintain confidentiality and professionalism in all aspects of care.
• Provide hands-on support to care teams, ensuring daily tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Lead and participate in handovers to ensure continuity and clarity in resident care.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Certificate
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates
• Full up-to-date CV
• Minimum of 1 year’s experience working as a Senior Care Assistant within a 20+ bed care home
• Referenceable work history
• A bubbly and outgoing personality and a true passion to make the lives of those under your care as fulfilling as possible

Previous experience with Atlas eMAR and PCS is preferred but not essential.

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, we can help you with online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

This role does not offer sponsorships.

This role offers ongoing opportunities for the right candidate.

You will be working days between Monday to Sunday with typical hours being: 06:45 to 14:30 or 14:15 to 22:00.

You will be paid £13.50 per hour.