Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Silverleigh Care Home

Contract: Full Time and Part- Time

Salary: £13.20 per hour plus a £250 Welcome Bonus!

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 24-48

Silverleigh is a beautiful care home located in a quiet street in the heart of Axminster, Devon. Registered for up to 65 residents, our home is a welcoming, supportive environment where compassionate care and a strong sense of community come first.

We are now looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in leading our care staff, ensuring residents receive exceptional care, and fostering a positive and homely atmosphere.

What We Offer

• £13.20 per hour
• Welcome bonus of £250, payable after successfully passing your 6-month probation
• Contracted to 40 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension scheme
• Free uniform and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full-time contract)

What You Will Do
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example, coordinating shifts and guiding your team to deliver person-centred care. You will support residents with daily living activities while maintaining their dignity and independence, manage medication safely, and ensure accurate documentation of care plans and risk assessments. You will engage with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to maintain clear and compassionate communication, and you will be a key point of contact for visitors. In emergencies, you will respond swiftly and effectively, always prioritising residents’ safety and well-being.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Competence in medication administration with practical training
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A caring, patient, and compassionate nature, with a commitment to delivering person-centred care

About Us
Silverleigh Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 130 homes across the United Kingdom. We are passionate about delivering the highest quality care and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – guide everything we do. If you share these values and want to work in an environment where your leadership makes a real difference, we would love to hear from you.