Senior Care Lead — Safe, Quality, Team-Centered Care

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Axminster; On-site; GBP 9,800 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Care Concern Group Limited's Silverleigh care home in Axminster is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will guide the team, ensure safe practices, and help organise daily care for residents.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain clear records while communicating with families and healthcare professionals. The role requires flexibility for weekends, and is contracted to 24 hours per week.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum); 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of the shift and ensure high standards of care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.
• Work alternate weekends as part of the rota.

Skills

Medication administration training

Strong communication and leadership

A caring, compassionate and професsion

Experience leading a care team

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)

NVQ Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Care Concern Group Limited's Silverleigh care home in Axminster is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift and deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You will guide the team, ensure safe practices, and help organise daily care for residents.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, and maintain clear records while communicating with families and healthcare professionals. The role requires flexibility for weekends, and is contracted to 24 hours per week.