Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant
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Take the Next Step in Your Care Career

Are you an experienced Care Assistant with, or working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care looking to progress into a more senior role where you can make a real difference every day?

At Crystal Care Collection, we're committed to creating luxury homes where residents receive exceptional care and our team members feel valued, supported and inspired to grow.

We're looking for compassionate and motivated Senior Care Assistants who lead by example, enjoy mentoring others and are passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting residents while helping to lead and develop the wider care team. You'll be trusted with additional responsibilities including medication administration, reviewing care plans and supporting less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care.

This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each resident's individual needs and preferences.
• Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.
• Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures.
• Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support.
• Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home.
• Monitor residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly and maintaining accurate records.
• Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation.
• Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence.
• Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Holds, or is working towards, an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).
• Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment.
• Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.
• Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure.
• Is committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.

Working Pattern

You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off.

Available Contracts

• Full Time Days – 8:00am – 8:00pm (Average 42 hours per week)
• Bank Contracts Available

Pay Rates

• £15.46 per hour

What We Offer

• Full induction training programme
• Paid breaks
• Fully funded Blue Light Card
• Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Uniform tunic provided
• Pay Day Breakfast
• Free meal on shift
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Supportive management team and opportunities for progression

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're caring, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Complete the application form below to apply today.

We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role. xwwtmva

Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collection's Safeguarding Policy.

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