Job Title: Senior Care Assistant – Days
Location: Redditch, Worcestershire
Salary: £12.76 per hour
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Job Summary
We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join the team at a warm and welcoming Residential home in Redditch. This full-time role is perfect for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality care and has the confidence to lead by example.
You’ll be working day shifts, providing hands-on care and supporting the daily running of the home while leading a team of care assistants. If you're passionate about caring for others and have experience administering medication and overseeing care plans, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities
- Delivering high standards of personal and emotional care to residents
- Supporting residents with daily activities and promoting independence
- Administering medication in line with policies and procedures
- Leading and supporting care staff during shifts
- Completing accurate care records and documentation
- Communicating effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
- Supporting the Nurse or Home Manager with care planning and daily operations
- Ensuring a safe, clean, and dignified environment for all residents
Requirements
Essential:
- Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader in a residential or nursing home
- Confident and experienced in medication handling and administration
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- A genuine passion for delivering person-centred care
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Reliable, responsible, and calm under pressure
Desirable:
- NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Knowledge of CQC standards and care planning
At Nurse Seekers WE ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN YOU
Strange as it seems, there are companies that compete with us that are less interested in people than in process (and profit), that substitute quantity for quality, that think a nifty database can replace skills, experience and judgment.
Here's what you can expect in your dealings with our company:
• We will never send your CV without your prior consent.
• A truly confidential service.
• Honest and open appraisal of what we can do for you.
• We will always do our very best to help you.
• Up to date industry knowledge.
• We will make every effort to find you the position YOU want.
• An understanding attitude.
• Prompt help with any queries.
• Help and assistance, from your first call to us, right up to start date.
• Polite, friendly and courteous service at all times.
This is our Pledge to YOU!
At Nurse Seekers WE ARE REALLY INTERESTED IN YOU
Strange as it seems, there are companies that compete with us that are less interested in people than in process (and profit), that substitute quantity for quality, that think a nifty database can replace skills, experience and judgment.
Here's what you can expect in your dealings with our company:
• We will never send your CV without your prior consent.
• A truly confidential service.
• Honest and open appraisal of what we can do for you.
• We will always do our very best to help you.
• Up to date industry knowledge.
• We will make every effort to find you the position YOU want.
• An understanding attitude.
• Prompt help with any queries.
• Help and assistance, from your first call to us, right up to start date.
• Polite, friendly and courteous service at all times.
This is our Pledge to YOU!