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Senior Care Assistant (nights)
Job Posted: 15 days ago
Salary: £ 14 - 14 / Hour
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Somerset
Expire in: 13 days
Job Description
Senior Care Assistant - Wincanton.
Due to increased demand our client is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join their team. They support people when they need it most. There care homes are dedicated to delivering person‑centred care, supporting independence and honouring choice so our residents can live their best lives.
This is a state-of-the-art care home built for the future, offering residential, nursing and specialist dementia care. Located in Wincanton, this luxurious home features exceptional design, high‑quality interior finishes, smart technology and thoughtfully created spaces that promote connection, comfort, and wellbeing.
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, your role is central to the smooth running of our home. You'll lead a team of Care Assistants to deliver high‑quality, personalised care, while inspiring, developing and nurturing them to be their best every day.
You'll receive full training in digital care systems, helping you work more efficiently and focus on what matters most-clinical excellence and outstanding care for our residents. We're committed to supporting your ongoing development in both clinical and social care practices, surrounding you with experienced professionals who share your passion.
You'll help us make great care happen by:
Taking day‑to‑day responsibility for running a unit
Supporting clinical duties, including assisting the nurse with observations, medication, care plan reviews and accurate record keeping
Leading and managing a team of Care Assistants, including responsibility for all shift handovers.
Supporting the training and supervision of new staff to ensure they feel welcomed and confident.
Building strong relationships with residents, families, GPs and District Nurses
Assisting residents with a range of personal care duties
Key Skills & Qualifications
Completed or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (support available if you're still completing it)
Motivated, positive and a strong communicator, with the ability to work effectively within a close‑knit team.
Previous experience in a senior care role, with an understanding of both the rewards and challenges
A genuine passion for making a meaningful difference to people's lives, offering kindness, dignity and personalised support.
Benefits
Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing-mental, physical, financial, social and environmental. We also support flexible working and offer a range of family‑friendly policies.
In this role, you will receive:
Free access to 24/7 health support, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health services.
An annual wellbeing allowance (approx. £350) to redeem against a range of healthcare products.
28 days holiday
Enhanced sick pay scheme for frontline teams.
Long‑service rewards including e‑cards, additional holidays and financial bonuses.
Free meal on every shift
Interest‑free annual travel loan for public transport season tickets
Pension scheme options
Parental leave schemes for birth parents, co‑parents and adoptive parents
Menopause support plan
Discounts at gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Join Us?
We are driven by a clear purpose: helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a positive impact in the world. With no shareholders, our focus is entirely on the people we support and the teams who deliver that care.
We champion diversity and encourage everyone to "Be You", recognising the importance of representing the communities we serve. We particularly welcome applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer and aim to offer an interview to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria. We ensure fair treatment throughout the recruitment process and provide reasonable adjustments where needed.
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