Senior Care Assistant — Lead, Mentor & Deliver Care

Crystal Care Collection Limited; Wymondham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full induction training programme

Paid breaks

Fully funded Blue Light Card

Fully funded Enhanced DBS check

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Uniform tunic provided

Free meal on shift

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

Supportive management team and career‑

progression

Job summary

Crystal Care Collection Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to lead dementia and general elder care in our luxury settings. You will be trusted with medication administration, care plan reviews and mentoring junior staff to uphold exceptional standards of resident care.

You will work a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off, in a compassionate, professional home environment that values growth and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience as Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment.
• Confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Mentors and supports colleagues while leading by example.
• Compassionate, professional and attentive to detail.
• Able to work effectively in a busy team and stay calm under pressure.
• Willing to work a rolling rota (three on, three off).

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's needs and preferences.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents and ensure care plans are implemented and reviewed.
• Safely administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Review and update individual care plans to ensure optimal support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any changes promptly with accurate records.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)

Tools

Medication administration

Job description

Crystal Care Collection Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to lead dementia and general elder care in our luxury settings. You will be trusted with medication administration, care plan reviews and mentoring junior staff to uphold exceptional standards of resident care.

You will work a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off, in a compassionate, professional home environment that values growth and teamwork.