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Senior Care Assistant

Avon Search & Selection Ltd

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Salary

£13.75 an hour

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Not specified

Closing date

4 November 2026

15 days left

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Luxury Retirement Home – AV2053

Location: Sleaford, Lincolnshire

Pay: £13.75 per hour.

Hours: Days – 25 Hours per week

This small, family-owned care home in Sleaford provides a warm, friendly and genuinely homely environment for just 14 residents.

Established over 40 years ago, the home has a strong family heritage and remains independently owned and managed. The current manager is the third generation of the family to be involved in the business, with the fourth generation regularly visiting and getting to know residents and staff.

The home takes great pride in providing the same high standard of care that you would want for your own parents. The manager is involved in every aspect of the home and knows residents and their families personally, creating a close-knit environment where everyone is treated as an individual.

This is not a large corporate care setting. Instead, it offers a small, relaxed and friendly home-from-home atmosphere, where residents are known personally and staff are genuinely encouraged to build meaningful relationships.

The Chestnuts has an exceptionally loyal and experienced staff team, with some employees having been part of the home for up to 25 years. The low staff turnover reflects the supportive culture and happy, settled environment.

As an award-winning care home, the team is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care while ensuring residents feel comfortable, respected and valued.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting residents with their day-to-day care while helping to guide and support the wider care team.

  • Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
  • Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
  • Supporting residents with daily living needs in a dignified and respectful manner
  • Administering medication (training provided if required)
  • Maintaining accurate care plans and documentation
  • Promoting a safe, calm and positive environment
  • Building strong relationships with residents and their families
  • Encouraging independence, engagement and wellbeing
  • Supporting the team to maintain the warm, homely atmosphere of the service

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
  • Previous experience in a senior care role within a care home
  • Experience supporting older people
  • Dementia care experience is desirable
  • Medication training is desirable but not essential
  • A compassionate, caring and team-focused approach
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • Someone who enjoys working in a small, family-oriented environment
  • A genuine passion for providing outstanding, person-centred care

  • £13.75 per hour
  • Paid breaks
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supportive and friendly working environment
  • Join a small, family-run care home with over 40 years of heritage
  • Work alongside a loyal and experienced team
  • Low staff turnover and a relaxed, homely atmosphere
  • Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and their families
  • A rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on or email

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Reed

First seen

23 September 2026

Last checked

19 October 2026

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About the employer

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Avon Search & Selection Ltd

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