Senior Care Assistant (Days) based at Ryelands, Wallington

MHA; Wallington; Remote; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

DBS checks

Counselling support

Flexible leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card and Viv 

Induction and progression

Job summary

The Senior Care Assistant (Days) at Ryelands care home in Wallington, part of MHA, leads shifts and supports the Home Manager to provide high-quality, person-centred care for residents living with dignity and respect.

You will supervise care and ancillary staff, administer medications where delegated, and contribute to care planning, audits and the delivery of safe, compliant services within a warm and supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care setting.
• Leadership or deputising experience.
• Good IT and basic office systems.
• Strong communication, spoken and written.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during absence of other senior staff.
• Lead, support and supervise staff to meet required standards.
• Provide hands-on care and promote dignity and privacy.
• Assist Home Manager with regulatory requirements and audits.
• Administer medication as delegated.
• Support care planning and meaningful activities for residents.
• Conduct 1:1s, supervision and appraisals.
• Promote health, safety, fire safety and infection prevention.
• Cover shifts and occasional travel for meetings.

Skills

Team leadership

Shift leadership

IT skills

Communication skills

Dementia care

Empathy

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Tools

Email

Office software

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days) based at Ryelands, Wallington

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the Home Manager and senior team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to lead, motivate and develop care colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take charge during shifts, including deputising for other senior colleagues when required. You will lead by example, support safe and effective care delivery, and help create a warm, respectful environment where residents can live well and with dignity.

What you will do

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and committed to high standards of care.

You will bring:

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive culture and a genuine commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, Senior Care Assistants play a vital role in shaping the quality of care and supporting both residents and colleagues to thrive.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

Ryelands care home in Wallington

Ryelands is a friendly and values led home where colleagues work closely together to support older people and those living with dementia. The team culture is warm and inclusive, and new colleagues quickly feel part of a supportive community.

Colleagues help create a calm and respectful environment that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Guided by MHA’s charitable purpose, the home encourages teamwork, compassion and opportunities for learning and development.

For job seekers wanting a role that combines meaningful work with a positive team environment, Ryelands offers a fulfilling place to grow and contribute every day.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.