Permanent - Part Time - 22 hours per week
Salary: £14.33 per hour - £15.30 per hour from April 2026
For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the Home Manager and senior team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to lead, motivate and develop care colleagues.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take charge during shifts, including deputising for other senior colleagues when required. You will lead by example, support safe and effective care delivery, and help create a warm, respectful environment where residents can live well and with dignity.
Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.
We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and committed to high standards of care.
Previous experience working in a care setting.
Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.
You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive culture and a genuine commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, Senior Care Assistants play a vital role in shaping the quality of care and supporting both residents and colleagues to thrive.
In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:
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~28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
~ A strong pension scheme and life assurance
~ Free DBS checks and uniforms
~ Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
~ Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
~ A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
~ Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
The Herons care home in Toton
The Herons is a welcoming home where colleagues share a clear commitment to person centred care. The team environment is supportive and collaborative, helping new colleagues settle quickly and feel part of a united group.
Colleagues play a key role in creating a calm and friendly atmosphere that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Guided by MHA’s charitable ethos, the home encourages openness, compassion and professional growth.
For job seekers looking for work with purpose in a positive and team focused setting, The Herons offers a rewarding place to build a long-term career.