Job Description
We are looking for a compassionate, dedicated, and hardworking Senior Care Assistant / Support Worker to join our growing healthcare team. In this role, you will provide person-centred care to elderly residents and individuals with physical or cognitive vulnerabilities. You will assist with daily living activities, emotional support, and medication management while promoting independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility transfers.
Prepare nutritional meals according to specific dietary plans and monitor fluid intake.
Administer prescribed medication in compliance with healthcare guidelines and safety standards.
Maintain accurate daily logs, care plans, and incident reports.
Provide emotional companionship and engage residents in social activities to support mental wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with personal hygiene, dressing, grooming, and mobility transfers.
Prepare nutritional meals according to specific dietary plans and monitor fluid intake.
Administer prescribed medication in compliance with healthcare guidelines and safety standards.
Maintain accurate daily logs, care plans, and incident reports.
Provide emotional companionship and engage residents in social activities to support mental wellbeing.
Requirements & Required Skills
Education: NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent international qualification).
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in elderly care, residential homes, or home care (domiciliary care).
Communication: Strong command of spoken and written English (IELTS General / UKVI Level 4.0–5.0 equivalent where applicable).
Core Competencies: Empathy, patience, crisis management, and strong teamwork skills.
Certifications: Valid First Aid, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding certifications (preferred).
Background Checks: Clean police clearance certificate / Enhanced DBS check.
Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of experience in elderly care, residential homes, or home care (domiciliary care).
Communication: Strong command of spoken and written English (IELTS General / UKVI Level 4.0–5.0 equivalent where applicable).
Core Competencies: Empathy, patience, crisis management, and strong teamwork skills.
Certifications: Valid First Aid, Manual Handling, and Safeguarding certifications (preferred).
Background Checks: Clean police clearance certificate / Enhanced DBS check.
Perks, Benefits & Culture
Competitive Pay: £11.50 – £14.00 per hour (with overtime rates for weekend & night shifts).
Visa Sponsorship Support: Full Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) assistance for eligible international applicants under the UK Health and Care Worker Visa route.
Flexible Shift Patterns: Choice between full-time 37.5/44 hours per week, day shifts, or night shifts.
Professional Development: Sponsored training programs, NVQ Level 4 upgrades, and clear pathways to Team Leader roles.
Culture: A supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment that prioritizes staff mental health and work-life balance.
Visa Sponsorship Support: Full Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) assistance for eligible international applicants under the UK Health and Care Worker Visa route.
Flexible Shift Patterns: Choice between full-time 37.5/44 hours per week, day shifts, or night shifts.
Professional Development: Sponsored training programs, NVQ Level 4 upgrades, and clear pathways to Team Leader roles.
Culture: A supportive, diverse, and inclusive environment that prioritizes staff mental health and work-life balance.