South Benfleet, England, United Kingdom
Company: Bitrecruit Client / Employer: Occupop
Posted: 20.05.2026
Job reference: a487adcd8dea16ecb5347ca6f3745b0f
Job Details
* Location: South Benfleet, England, United Kingdom
* Client / Employer: Occupop
* Job reference: a487adcd8dea16ecb5347ca6f3745b0f
* Posted: 20.05.2026
Role Summary
As a Senior Care Assistant at our Goldenley Care Home in South Benfleet, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support to residents.
About the role
You will mentor a team of Care Assistants, report to the Home Manager, and work with ancillary teams, other Senior Care Assistants and registered nurses.
* Engage in meaningful activities with residents, promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.
* Create person-centred care plans and conduct risk assessments, with regular updates and reviews.
Responsibilities
* Provide outstanding care to residents with varying needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.
* Work 36 hours a week, typically 8am-8pm Monday to Sunday, with alternate weekend shifts.
* Support provision of medication administration via electronic e-MAR system.
* Maintain compliance with regulatory frameworks such as the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
* Promote and model standard person-centred care best practices.
Qualifications
* Minimum 2 years experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care, or 3 years experience without an NVQ.
* Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
* Understanding of CQC and related regulatory frameworks.
* Desirable: Experience working with people suffering from dementia.
* Desirable: Experience prompting/administering medication using an e-MAR system (full training provided).
* Enthusiastic, inspiring, and caring attitude.
Benefits and Compensation
* £14.05–£14.50 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
* 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Free on-site parking.
* Enhanced bank holiday pay.
* Annual salary review.
* Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for each successful referral.
* DBS certificate covered by Excelcare.
* Comprehensive induction programme.
* Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme (where required).
* Paid uniform.
* Employee of the month award ( £100 ) for outstanding contribution.
* Team appreciation week.
* Terms & Conditions apply.
Additional Information
The role offers a supportive team environment and opportunities for professional growth.
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