💼 Your Role as a Senior Care Assistant
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll be at the heart of our service, supporting residents and guiding our care team. You’ll help individuals live independently, take part in community life, and enjoy meaningful days.
✨ Key Responsibilities
Resident Care
💧 Support residents with personal care (washing, dressing, mobility, toileting, feeding).
Promote independence, dignity, and choice.
💊 Administer medication safely (with training).
📝 Keep accurate records (care plans, observations, reports).
Team Leadership
🤝 Supervise and mentor care assistants on shift.
Allocate duties fairly and ensure high standards of care.
🎓 Support training and development of new team members.
💬 Communicate effectively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
Health & Safety
👀 Monitor residents’ wellbeing and escalate concerns promptly.
🛡️ Respond to emergencies and safeguarding issues appropriately.
🧼 Ensure infection control and health & safety standards are always maintained.
🦸 What You’ll Need
We are looking for an experienced, reliable leader who values dignity, safety, and teamwork.
✅ Experience in social care (experience within an extra care or housing scheme setting is highly valued)
✅ NVQ/Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or currently working towards it)
✅ Genuine compassion and respect for others
✅ Strong communication, leadership, and organization skills
✅ The right to work in the UK
🎁 What You’ll Receive
Here’s what makes being part of London Care truly special:
🏆 Group Recognition Programmes: Be celebrated for your hard work with our internal 'Care Heroes' awards and long-service recognition!
🌼 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
👶 Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay
🍼 Enhanced occupational paternity pay entitlement
💰 Pension scheme & Death in Service Payment
💆 Benefits and wellbeing platform
🎉 Refer a friend scheme
🚴 Cycle to work scheme
🎓 Fully funded NVQs/Diplomas in Health & Social Care – we pay for you to continue upskilling your leadership qualifications!
🚀 Ready to Join Our Team of Everyday Heroes?
If you're ready to take on a meaningful role where you can truly lead and inspire, apply today and become part of our mission to transform care at Bristol Court!
💙 We're an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to the commitment of our healthcare teams, we see extraordinary achievements happen every day. We are transforming the care industry by working smarter, using innovative tech and driving forward positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we offer a world of career opportunity, choice and security.