At Opus Care Limited, we believe that outstanding care begins with compassion, dedication, and a genuine desire to enrich the lives of others. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our mission—creating a safe, nurturing, and inspiring home for our residents while supporting and guiding a committed care team.
Reporting to the RGN and Clinical Care Co-ordinator, you will play a vital leadership role, ensuring the highest possible standards of relationship-centred, clinical, and dementia care. This is more than a job; it's an opportunity to build meaningful relationships, champion dignity and respect, and help residents live well every single day.
Why Join Us?
As a valued member of Opus Care Limited, you'll be part of an organisation that recognises talent, supports development, and truly celebrates the work you do. We are committed to recruiting passionate, skilled individuals for this important senior role—people who bring kindness, professionalism, and heart to everything they do.
What You'll DoLead with Care and Compassion
* Support and guide your care team to deliver exceptional, person-centred care at all times.
* Contribute to smooth, consistent service delivery across the shift, ensuring residents feel supported, safe, and understood.
Deliver Exceptional Resident Care
* Assist with ongoing assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents' care.
* Ensure care plans are accurate, relevant, regularly reviewed, and reflective of residents' individual needs.
* Support residents with meals and diets tailored to their requests and wellbeing.
* Take part in and encourage meaningful activities that promote engagement, purpose, and joy.
* Maintain complete confidentiality and uphold all regulatory, statutory, and company care standards.
Be a Trusted Clinical Support
* Communicate promptly with the RN or Clinical Care Manager regarding any clinical concerns.
* Assist with medication management in line with company and local policies—observing the five rights of medication at all times.
* Support the admission and discharge process with care and attention, including the organisation of residents' belongings.
Champion Dignity, Respect, and Connection
* Build strong, positive relationships with residents and their families.
* Engage residents in conversation and meaningful experiences that reflect their interests, life stories, and personal choices.
* Respond with empathy and calm to residents in distress, ensuring their needs are met with compassion and sensitivity.
If you are a dedicated, caring professional who wants to make a real impact while growing within a supportive team, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £13.21 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* On-site parking
Experience:
* providing care: 1 year (preferred)
* supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person