Senior Care Assistant
Care Concern Group
Low Leighton · posted 13 August 2026
Salary
£26,734 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Low Leighton, Derbyshire
Category
Social Care
Our residential home is in the beautiful High Peak, providing high quality Residential, Respite and Dementia care for 36-residents.
Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Senior Care Assistant Contract £13.71 per hour
Contracted to 36 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
We Are Looking For NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
Medication administration training with competency is essential
Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
Strong communication and leadership skills
A caring, compassionate and professional approach
About us
Watford House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. xwzovoh
Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.
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Do you have the following skills, experience and drive to succeed in this role Find out below.
Senior Care Assistant Contract £13.71 per hour
Contracted to 36 hours per week
Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.
We Are Looking For NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
Medication administration training with competency is essential
Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
Strong communication and leadership skills
A caring, compassionate and professional approach
About us
Watford House Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive. xwzovoh
Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.