Senior care Assistant
| Posting date: | 06 January 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 05 February 2026 |
| Location: | The Haven Care Home, 218 Worcester Road, Droitwich Spa, WR9 8AY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | VIOMAR Care Homes Limited |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
*** WE DO NOT HAVE A SPONSORSHIP LICENCE, SO NO OVERSEAS CANDIDATES PLEASE***
Purpose of position:
To support the head of home in all aspects of the home's management, including taking complete charge during the absence of the senior staff.
Principal Responsibilities
Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
Assist service users with their personal care needs and help to provide health supervision and attention through direct nursing care when needed.
Help with the formulation of social and health care plans for new service users and with service user reviews.
Help to control the issue of drugs for which the home has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.
Participate in the development of activities for service users in which they can join and which will enhance their quality of life.
Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards.
Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately heated.
Participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development activities.
Support the head of home in his or her duties as the "responsible officer" for the home under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 and the fire regulations.
Help the head of home maintain such log books and records as may be required by the registering authority or the managers of the home.
Hours of work: full-time.
Working hours:
Qualifications required:
QCF Diploma Level 3 or equivalent (can be working towards)
Duties:
Supporting and assisting with all personal care requirements
Charting or taking notes for others to review
Providing companionship and supportive listening
Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the patient
Taking vitals, height, and weight
Preparing meals and feeding patients
Responding to emergency situations
Prompting and administering medication
Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
COVID-19 precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic shield at work stations
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Flexible Working Options Available:
Part-time
Work remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Shift hours:
7am - 2pm
2pm - 8pm
8pm - 7am
7am - 8pm
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid driver's licence?
Experience:
Senior care: 2 years (required)
Purpose of position:
To support the head of home in all aspects of the home's management, including taking complete charge during the absence of the senior staff.
Principal Responsibilities
Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
Assist service users with their personal care needs and help to provide health supervision and attention through direct nursing care when needed.
Help with the formulation of social and health care plans for new service users and with service user reviews.
Help to control the issue of drugs for which the home has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.
Participate in the development of activities for service users in which they can join and which will enhance their quality of life.
Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards.
Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately heated.
Participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development activities.
Support the head of home in his or her duties as the "responsible officer" for the home under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 and the fire regulations.
Help the head of home maintain such log books and records as may be required by the registering authority or the managers of the home.
Hours of work: full-time.
Working hours:
Qualifications required:
QCF Diploma Level 3 or equivalent (can be working towards)
Duties:
Supporting and assisting with all personal care requirements
Charting or taking notes for others to review
Providing companionship and supportive listening
Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the patient
Taking vitals, height, and weight
Preparing meals and feeding patients
Responding to emergency situations
Prompting and administering medication
Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities
COVID-19 precaution(s):
Remote interview process
Personal protective equipment provided or required
Plastic shield at work stations
Temperature screenings
Social distancing guidelines in place
Virtual meetings
Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place
Flexible Working Options Available:
Part-time
Work remotely
No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £12.21-£13.50 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 40 per week
Benefits:
Company pension
Shift hours:
7am - 2pm
2pm - 8pm
8pm - 7am
7am - 8pm
Weekend availability
Application question(s):
Do you have a valid driver's licence?
Experience:
Senior care: 2 years (required)