Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 09 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | 13.5 - 13.5 |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birkin Lodge, Camden Park, Hawkenbury, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN2 5AE |
| Company: | Vacancy Filler |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | JUN20251469 |
Summary
Senior Care Assistant - Required at Birkin Lodge Nursing Home in Tunbridge Wells, Part of the Country Court FamilyWe are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.Hours: 33 Hours per week available, working weekends on rota (Shift Times 07.30-19.30)Located in Tunbridge Wells & just 10 minutes from the train station, Birkin Lodge Nursing Home offers compassionate family-led nursing & residential care. Led by the manager the staff create an environment for the residents where they feel comfortable & safe.JOINING THE COUNTRY COURT FAMILYCountry Court is proud to be a family run business that’s grown over the years to a family of 3,300+ employees and over 45+ care homes. We’re passionate about providing 5* care to our residents. From bistros to pubs and cinema rooms to spas - we’ve created extraordinary care homes so we’re looking for extraordinary people to join our team!ABOUT THE SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT ROLEWithin your role as a Senior Care Assistant, you can really make a difference to our residents’ lives. Your responsibilities will include:Aiding residents emotional well-being and social needsAdministration and monitoring of medications to residents.Supporting residents at meals timeMentor & assist new employees.Implement, monitor and review care plans to meet residents specific needs.Plan, allocate & supervise the work of the team of care assistants*This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties, please see the job description for full details. ABOUT YOUWe want someone proactive, passionate, and ambitious to support us to create the best person-centred environment for our residents. You’ll be genuinely valued and empowered as an integral part of our team.Experience as a Senior Care Assistant & leading a team.Have a friendly & caring attitude.Experience of administrating medication Able to engage well with the residents and their families.NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social care or willing to work towards this.Great communication skills, both written & verbal.IN RETURNYou’ll be joining our family-run business and alongside pension contributions and annual leave, we offer:Annual pay reviews.A bespoke Induction Training Programme, with ongoing development and access to nationally recognised qualifications*Recommend a Friend bonus scheme*Access to the Blue Light Discount CardAnnual Staff Awards Programme, celebrating outstanding contributions across all our Homes*Subject to Terms and ConditionsClick the Apply Button Now! -If the Senior Care Assistant Role sounds like a job for you, we would like to hear from you. PLEASE NOTE:All applicants must already hold the legal right to work in the UK and if successful will need to provide evidence.You may have experience as Senior Carer, dementia, Alzheimer’s, older people, nursing, nurse, senior care assistant, SCA, leadership, NVQ level 2, NVQ Level 3, Nurse Assistant, Senior Support Worker, Senior Care Worker, Senior Support, team leader.