Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant – Full Time (Nights) - Luxury Care Home – AV1952
Location: Chelmsford, Essex
Pay: £36,270.00 Per Annum
Hours: Full Time – Nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join a beautifully designed, luxury care home in Chelmsford offering residential, nursing, dementia and respite care.

This purpose-built home has been created to provide exceptional standards of care within a warm, welcoming and community-focused environment where residents are encouraged to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.

The successful candidate will join a supportive and passionate care team committed to delivering person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, comfort and wellbeing.

About the Home

The home offers outstanding facilities designed to enhance residents’ quality of life, including:

• Beautifully furnished living spaces
• Landscaped gardens and outdoor areas
• Wellness and therapy facilities
• Activity and lifestyle programmes
• Private dining and social spaces
• Specialist dementia-friendly environments

The organisation is committed to creating a supportive culture for both residents and staff, offering ongoing development opportunities and a genuine focus on wellbeing.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will support residents with all aspects of daily living while helping to maintain the highest standards of care throughout the home. You will also provide leadership and guidance to care team members and support the clinical team where required.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering high-quality personal care and emotional support
• Assisting residents with mobility, nutrition, personal hygiene and daily routines
• Administering medication following competency-based training
• Monitoring resident wellbeing and updating care records accurately
• Supporting and supervising care staff on shift
• Participating in meaningful activities and events
• Supporting families and maintaining positive relationships
• Carrying out audits, spot checks and care reviews
• Promoting a safe, calm and homely environment for residents

About you

• Previous experience within a care setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Medication administration experience and qualification
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Good organisational and IT skills
• A caring, positive and professional approach
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends where required

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing training and career progression
• Paid breaks
• Supportive leadership team
• High-quality working environment
• Opportunity to make a genuine difference every day

Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)