Senior Care Assistant - Nights

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Margate; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid breaks

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Job summary

Care Concern Group Limited operates Sandmere Care Home in Margate, Kent, a 68-bed facility offering residential, nursing, dementia, and respite care. The Senior Care Assistant role is contract-based with a 48-hour week, paid breaks, DBS paid for, pension, and uniform provided.

5.6 weeks annual leave is included for full-time staff. You will guide and support the team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care, oversee medications, monitor residents, and ensure clear communication with families

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 is the minimum requirement.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience leading or supporting a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure shift runs smoothly and care is organised and consistently delivered.

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

A purpose-built care home located in the heart of the Margate community in Kent. Our 68-bed luxury service provides exceptional levels of Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.03 per hour + Paid breaks
• Contracted to 48 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Sandmere Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.