Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 26 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 25 April 2026 |
| Location: | NG9 6GY |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | CS UK Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 7256 |
Summary
A fantastic new job opportunity has arisen for a skilled Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Nottingham area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers
This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this**
As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Previous experience working in a care setting
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
• Medication administration experience
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care
The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week on nights only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Reference ID: 7256
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk
Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp
Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032
This is a fantastic, purpose-built care home in Nottingham, providing high-quality residential care and short stay respite care for residents at the home
**To be considered for this position you must hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent or a willingness to work towards this**
As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:
• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training
The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:
• Previous experience working in a care setting
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager
• Medication administration experience
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care
The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £15.30 per hour. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week on nights only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:
• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution
Reference ID: 7256
To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to contact@jupiterrecruitment.co.uk
Talk to us - Jupiter Recruitment on WhatsApp
Our WhatsApp number is - 07856209032