Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for a rewarding role or looking to take the next step in your career?
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is home to the Chelsea Pensioners – retired soldiers who receive both sheltered accommodation and full nursing care in a community built on camaraderie, dignity, and respect.
We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join our Health & Wellbeing team, helping to deliver exceptional care and lead by example in upholding our core values:
* Nurture Belonging – unite through comradeship
* Respect Individuals – listen and act
* Encourage Pride – commit to high standards
* Enjoy Life – make people smile
What you will be doing:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the wellbeing of our Pensioners, including:
* Leading by example in delivering high-quality personal care
* Supporting and mentoring junior care staff
* Promoting dignity, independence, and individual choice
* Contributing to social activities and supporting the Activities Team
* Maintaining accurate care plan records
* Reporting on wellbeing and liaising with the wider care team
What We Are Looking For:
* Proven experience in a care setting, ideally with older people
* Strong leadership and communication skills
* Ability to work effectively as part of a team
* Experience or willingness to support medication administration
* Good literacy, numeracy, and basic IT skills
* Understanding of good care principles and CQC standards
* Commitment to working towards or holding a Care Certificate or equivalent
Important Information:
* Right to work in the UK is essential – unfortunately, the Royal Hospital Chelsea does not hold a sponsorship licence.
* Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply early.