Senior Care Assistant
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We are seeking experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistants to join a growing residential care team, delivering high-quality, person-centred support.
Position: Senior Care Assistant (Days and Nights Available)
Salary: Up to £29,386 per annum
Location: Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire
Hours: Full time, 07:30 to 20:00 or 19:30 to 08:00 shifts
Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: Ongoing, early applications encouraged
About the role This is an opportunity to join a modern, purpose-built residential care home supporting up to 63 residents. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in leading your floor, ensuring high standards of care and supporting both residents and colleagues.
Key responsibilities include:
Leading shifts and allocating tasks to care staff
Overseeing care delivery to ensure safe, high-quality support
Administering and managing medication
Supporting residents with personal care, mobility and daily living tasks
Acting as a Key Worker, maintaining and reviewing care plans and risk assessments
Liaising with healthcare professionals and internal teams
Monitoring standards through regular audits and checks
This is a hands-on role where leadership and care delivery go hand in hand.
About you To succeed in this role, you will bring both experience and the right values to support residents and work effectively within a team.
You will have:
At least 1 year's experience in a care setting supporting vulnerable adults
Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
Confidence in administering medication and leading shifts
Experience with care plans, risk assessments and person-centred care
A caring, positive and team-focused approach
Eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
A willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check is required.
About the organisation You will be joining a supportive and well-structured care environment, with leadership available on-site at all times. xehkeey The home is designed to ensure staff feel supported, with clear management presence and a collaborative team culture.
Employees benefit from:
Competitive hourly rates with enhancements for night shifts
Paid training and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
Generous annual leave plus additional discretionary days
Health and wellbeing support services
Access to retail discounts and schemes
Enhanced pay for bank holidays
Free uniform
Other roles you may have experience of could include Care Supervisor, Team Leader, Senior Support Worker, Residential Care Worker, Care Team Leader, Healthcare Assistant