Days & Nights senior care assistant

Senior Care Assistant - Days or Nights

Nottingham
From £12.80 per hour (dependent on experience)
Full-Time | Day or Night Shifts Available

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established 49-bedded residential home in Nottingham.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a caring and motivated individual to take on a leadership role within a supportive team, delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents.

You will work either full-time days or full-time nights, providing guidance to care staff while ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading and supervising Care Assistants on shift

• Administering and recording medication in line with policy

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living tasks

• Updating and reviewing care plans

• Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing, reporting concerns appropriately

• Conducting handovers and maintaining accurate documentation

• Promoting independence, dignity, and respect at all times

• Ensuring safeguarding and CQC standards are upheld

• Supporting new staff and mentoring junior team members

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant ready to step up

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred)

• Medication administration training

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Good understanding of safeguarding and residential care standards

• Enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one)

What We Offer

• Competitive pay from £12.80 per hour

• Full-time contracted hours

• Supportive and stable working environment

• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

• Opportunity to make a real difference within a 49-bed residential setting

If you are passionate about delivering high standards of care and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.

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