Senior Care Assistant – Lead & Mentor (Day or Night)

Avon Search & Selection; Braintree; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time hours

Choice of day or night shifts

Paid breaks

Ongoing training and professional de­v

Specialist training and opportunities

Supportive, family-oriented team

Recently refurbished care home

Rewarding role

Job summary

Avon Search & Selection is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Braintree. This full-time role covers day or night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting a compassionate care team.

You will lead on shift, help maintain care plans, assist residents with daily living, and uphold dignity and safety. A NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable, with training provided for medication administration and ongoing

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable).
• Experience in a senior care role within a care home.
• Experience working with dementia care (desirable).
• A compassionate, proactive and team-focused approach.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
• Supporting residents with daily living needs in a dignified manner
• Administering medication (training provided if required)
• Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
• Promoting a safe, calm and positive environment
• Encouraging resident engagement and wellbeing

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Dementia care

Team mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Avon Search & Selection is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Braintree. This full-time role covers day or night shifts, with a focus on delivering high-quality, person-centred care and supporting a compassionate care team.

You will lead on shift, help maintain care plans, assist residents with daily living, and uphold dignity and safety. A NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable, with training provided for medication administration and ongoing