Senior Care Assistant- days

Berkley Care Group; Melksham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Free drinks on shift

Long service rewards

Enhanced parental pay

Sick pay policy

Benefits discounts

Cycle to work

On-demand pay

EAP & GP helpline

Luxury environment

Learning and development

Job summary

Berkley Care Group is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Melksham to join a luxury care home environment. You will lead a small team, administer medications, plan rotas, and support residents with person-centered care.

The role requires a relevant health and social care qualification with at least 2 years’ experience, strong communication, and a compassionate approach. A supportive, engaging workplace is offered with excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• 2+ years’ experience in a care assistant role.
• Promoting person-centred care and empowering residents.

Responsibilities

• Administer prescribed medicines and maintain records.
• Plan rotas and supervise team on shift.
• Coach team with regular 1-2-1s and inductions.
• Promote a caring, friendly environment with resident participation.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Education

Health and social care qualification

Job description

£14.64 per hour, free meals on shift, plus lots of great benefits!

Find your place and make a difference as a Senior Care Assistant at Berkley Care

Do you love working in care or caring for others but feel there is something missing? Do you want to take the next step as a Senior Care Assistant in an environment where everyone is listened to and valued? If you answered yes to the above, then taking the next step in your career as a Senior Carer with Berkley Care Group could be the right move for you.

A Top Employer 2026

For the third year running, Berkley Care is the only UK luxury care home provider to be recognised in this year’s Top Employer Awards for going above and beyond when it comes to employee well-being and development. This award is given in recognition of the group’s commitment to creating a nurturing, inclusive and supportive work environment, where the culture is warm and encouraging.

What we are looking for:

• Someone who is committed to caring
• A relevant qualification in health and social care with at least 2 years’ experience in a care assistant role
• The ability to lead, motivate, develop and delegate to others and be part of a supportive team
• A kind, caring and compassionate nature with a sense of fun
• The ability to communicate with a wide range of people, including residents, the home team and family members

Do you have experience of the following?

• Promoting a caring and friendly environment where the philosophy of person-centred care is at the heart of everything you do, including the empowerment of residents to fully participate in all decisions relating to them
• Administering prescribed medicines and maintaining associated records and care plans
• Carrying out basic domestic duties and preparing light meals and refreshments for those in your care
• Planning rotas and supervision of a team whilst on shift to oversee and maintain the care of residents
• Ongoing coaching, regular 1-2-1s with team members and inductions
• Attending team meetings and being a role model for the home team

What can you expect from us

• Free meals and drinks whilst at work
• Monetary rewards for long service
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Pay
• Industry leading Company Sick Pay (for critical illness and clinically necessary surgery)
• Access to a raft of benefits and discounts in hundreds of online and high street locations, plus a Blue Light Card
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• On-Demand Pay
• Employee Assistance Programme plus a 24/7 GP Helpline
• A luxury working environment
• Excellent learning, development and training opportunities

Our recruitment process

So, if you want a rewarding carer role where you'll be valued for the person you are and where you'll be appreciated and respected for what you can bring to the role. There is one face-to-face in-person interview with a manager of the care team. We can send you the interview questions before your interview, giving you the best chance to prepare.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

At Berkley Care Group, we are committed to providing EDI at all levels in our company. We recognise that employing people who have diverse talents, experiences and perspectives not only contributes to our success but also allows us to have a more exciting, innovative and creative workforce. Therefore, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that respects and values all individuals, including those who are Neurodiverse.

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