Senior Care Assistant
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Salary
£13.50 an hour
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
22 October 2026
19 days leftJob description
Senior Care Assistant
Location: Weston-super-Mare
Pay: £13.50 per hour DOE
Hours: Varied shifts Contract: FULL-TIME / PART-TIME / PERMANENT
We are looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people, including residents living with dementia.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility while remaining hands-on and making a genuine difference to residents' lives.
You'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the home, leading the care team when required and ensuring residents receive high-quality, person-centred care.
- Lead and coordinate the care team when allocated as Senior on duty.
- Support, guide and supervise Care Assistants.
- Deliver high-quality, hands-on personal care.
- Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
- Support residents with daily living, mobility, meals and activities.
- Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and daily documentation.
- Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in residents' needs.
- Support new staff with induction and development.
- Promote safeguarding, dignity, independence and residents' wellbeing.
The role offers a variety of shifts depending on the needs of the service:
- 8:00am – 8:00pm
- 8:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm
Shifts will be varied according to business and staffing requirements, so flexibility is essential.
The role also includes participation in an on-call rota, including weekday evenings, overnight periods and weekends when allocated.
- Has previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.
- Is confident providing hands-on care.
- Has experience supporting older people, ideally including dementia care.
- Is confident guiding and supporting other care staff.
- Has a good understanding of safeguarding, medication and care documentation.
- Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.
- Is reliable, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.
- Is willing to participate in the on-call rota.
- Varied shift patterns to suit the needs of the service
- Supportive and welcoming working environment
- Opportunity to develop your leadership skills
- Make a genuine difference to residents' lives
- Opportunity to take on additional responsibility within a senior position
If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next step and want to be part of a caring, close-knit residential team, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for more information.
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Reed
First seen
10 September 2026
Last checked
3 October 2026
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