Senior Care Assistant - Days
📍 Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA
💷 £15.84 per hour (rising to £16.00 per hour from April 2026)
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
⏰ 7:00am - 7:00pm | 3-4 shifts per week including alternate weekends
I am currently recruiting for an experienced and confident Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established, purpose-built nursing and care home in Edwinstowe.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Care Assistant ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Senior looking to join a supportive service with high standards and clear values around quality care and team wellbeing.
The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents in a welcoming and homely environment.
The Role
As Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for leading shifts and ensuring high standards of person-centred care are delivered consistently. You will support residents with daily living while also overseeing medication, documentation, and team performance.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading the shift and supporting care team members on duty
Administering and documenting medication rounds accurately
Ensuring care plans and daily charts are completed to a high standard
Promoting independence, dignity, and choice for residents
Supporting residents' physical and emotional wellbeing
Challenging poor practice and promoting best practice standards
Assisting with investigations into concerns or complaints when required
Conducting bi-monthly one-to-one supervisions with care team members
Contributing effectively to handovers and care discussions
This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong care delivery and confident team management skills.
Requirements
NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum) or relevant professional qualification
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing home
Experience administering medication
Strong understanding of person-centred care planning
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and recognising signs of abuse
Ability to lead and support a team effectively
Strong communication and organisational skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Must live within 30 minutes of the service
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate with increase confirmed from April 2026
Annual performance-related pay increases (up to 8%)
28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Funded qualifications and progression opportunities (including financial bonuses)
Staff recognition scheme with financial rewards
Refer-a-friend bonu
Subsidised meals while on shif
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing support)
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