Senior Care Assistant

Care and Support - Clarence Park Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Salary: £12.75-£13.00 Per Hour

Shift Type: Days & Nights Available

Contracted hours: 34.5-36

Clarence Park Residential & Nursing Care Home provides compassionate short- and long-term care for up to 40 residents, including recovery, nursing, and palliative support.

We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant, whether you are an experienced care assistant ready to step up into a leadership role, or already working as a senior. In this position, you will lead and support the care team, ensuring residents receive the highest standard of person-centred care in a warm, welcoming environment.

What We Offer

• £12.75 – £13.00 per hour
• Contracted hours: 34.5 – 36 per week
• Additional £2 per hour overtime
• Pension, 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, guiding the team to deliver compassionate care while promoting residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing. You will coordinate shifts, oversee medication administration and care documentation, and ensure that every resident’s needs are met with attention and care.

You will communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals, fostering a supportive and collaborative environment for the team. In addition, you will respond to emergencies, help maintain a safe and comfortable home, and support the ongoing development of your colleagues.

This is a perfect role for someone ready to take on leadership responsibilities and make a real difference in the daily lives of residents, while shaping a positive and motivated team.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experience in a care role, ideally with leadership or senior responsibilities, or a motivated care assistant ready to step up
• Practical experience with medication administration
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, guide, and support a team
• Compassionate, professional, and approachable, with a commitment to person-centred care
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

About Us
Clarence Park Residential & Nursing Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with over 100 homes across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional care, creating welcoming communities for residents, and providing a supportive environment for our teams to thrive.

Our five core values — Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity — guide everything we do. If these values resonate with you and you want to make a meaningful difference, this is a place where you can belong and lead with impact.