Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Care Concern Group; Margate; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 38.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Sandmere Care Home, part of Care Concern Group in the Margate area, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support and lead care teams in providing safe, person-centred care. You will oversee shifts, ensure consistent care delivery, and maintain accurate records while communicating with families and healthcare professionals.

Ideal candidates hold NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care, with Level 3 desirable, and have medication administration training.

Formación

• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care or equivalent required.
• Medication administration training (competence) essential.
• Level 3 qualification desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsabilidades

• Guide and support the team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Ensure care is organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Conocimientos

Communication

Leadership

Empathy

Team support

Educación

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or progression towards

Medication administration training

Descripción del empleo

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 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.