Senior Care Assistant - High Peak

Care Concern Group; Scouthead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead their team and deliver person-centred care. Responsibilities include managing shift coordination, medication administration, and documentation. Ideal candidates will have at least six months of experience, NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, and strong leadership and communication skills. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on residents' lives, emphasizing dignity, independence, and well-being.

Qualifications

• 6 months previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant role required.
• Practical medication training with up-to-date competencies.
• Confidence in documentation, care planning, and supporting junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your care team to deliver person-centred care.
• Manage shift coordination and medication administration.
• Ensure residents' dignity, independence, and well-being are prioritized.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Compassionate approach

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and support your care team to deliver person‑centred care with kindness and professionalism. You will manage shift coordination, medication administration, and care documentation while ensuring residents' dignity, independence and well‑being are always prioritised.

We are now looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. If you are ready to take the next step in your care career and lead by example, this is a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (Level 3 preferred or working towards it)
• 6 months previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant role required
• Practical medication training with up‑to‑date competencies
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• A compassionate, team‑focused approach with a genuine passion for care
• Confidence in documentation, care planning and supporting junior staff

Watford House is part of Care Concern Group, a family‑owned, market‑leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.