Senior Care Assistant

Posting date:	24 April 2026
Salary:	£15.5 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	24 May 2026
Location:	CM1
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Nurse Plus UK Ltd
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	Perm Chelmsford-48104

Summary

Senior Care Assistant

Luxury Care Home – Chelmsford
Full-time (33.75–45 hours per week)

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of a luxury, purpose-built care home that provides exceptional, person-centred care in a premium living environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a warm, supportive team where residents are truly at the heart of everything.

You will play a key role in delivering high-quality care while supporting and guiding junior team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised care in line with individual care plans
  
• Support residents with daily living activities (mobility, nutrition, personal care)
  
• Administer medication (training provided if required)
  
• Support residents living with dementia and complex needs
  
• Promote independence, dignity, and wellbeing at all times
  
• Support and mentor Care Assistants
  
• Monitor residents and escalate concerns appropriately
  
• Maintain accurate care records
  

  About You

  • Previous experience in a care setting (essential)
    
  • NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent) preferred
    
  • Medication administration experience (or willingness to train)
    
  • Compassionate, reliable, and professional approach
    
  • Confident working as part of a team and supporting others
    

    What’s on Offer

    • Work within a luxury, high-quality care environment
      
    • Supportive and friendly team culture
      
    • Full training and development opportunities
      
    • Career progression within a growing provider
      
    • Competitive hourly pay
      

      Apply Today

      If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and want to be part of a premium, resident-focused environment, we would love to hear from you.