Job Description
Senior Care Assistant - Day Shifts
Dementia Care Home, Uttoxeter | £13.50 per hour
We're seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated day team at a specialist dementia care home in Uttoxeter. If you're committed to delivering high-quality care and have experience supporting both residents and care staff, we'd love to hear from you.
What We Offer:
* £13.50 per hour
* Average 33 hours per week - Set rolling rota: Week 1 - 2 shifts /Week 2 - 4 shifts
* Shift times: 8:00am - 8:00pm
* Supportive and friendly care team
* Opportunities for ongoing training and development
Your Key Responsibilities:
As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will:? Lead by example, supervising and mentoring Care Assistants to uphold high standards of care and professionalism? Deliver person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and individual choice-particularly for residents living with dementia? Administer medications safely and in accordance with care home policies and regulatory guidelines (training available if required)? Observe, monitor, and report on residents' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, ensuring timely escalation when needed? Maintain detailed and accurate care records, ensuring smooth communication and continuity across shifts? Contribute to care planning and reviews, working in partnership with families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals
What We're Looking For:
* Previous experience in a senior or supervisory care role (preferred)
* Medication trained
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (preferred but not essential)
* A team player with a genuine passion for elderly care and strong communication skills
Looking for your next step in a supportive care home where your leadership truly matters?Apply today and become a vital part of our compassionate and professional day team.