Senior Care Assistant - Days

Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA £15.84 per hour (rising to £16.00 per hour from April 2026) Full-Time | Permanent ⏰ 7:00am - 7:00pm | 3-4 shifts per week including alternate weekends I am currently recruiting for an experienced and confident Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established, purpose-built nursing and care home in Edwinstowe.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Care Assistant ready to step into a leadership role, or an existing Senior looking to join a supportive service with high standards and clear values around quality care and team wellbeing.

The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents in a welcoming and homely environment.

The Role

As Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for leading shifts and ensuring high standards of person-centred care are delivered consistently. You will support residents with daily living while also overseeing medication, documentation, and team performance.

Key responsibilities include:

Leading the shift and supporting care team members on duty Administering and documenting medication rounds accurately Ensuring care plans and daily charts are completed to a high standard Promoting independence, dignity, and choice for residents Supporting residents' physical and emotional wellbeing Challenging poor practice and promoting best practice standards Assisting with investigations into concerns or complaints when required Conducting bi-monthly one-to-one supervisions with care team members Contributing effectively to handovers and care discussions This is a hands-on leadership role requiring both strong care delivery and confident team management skills. Requirements

NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum) or relevant professional qualification Minimum 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing home Experience administering medication Strong understanding of person-centred care planning Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and recognising signs of abuse Ability to lead and support a team effectively Strong communication and organisational skills Ability to work well under pressure Must live within 30 minutes of the service What's on Offer

Competitive hourly rate with increase confirmed from April 2026 Annual performance-related pay increases (up to 8%) 28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays) Pension scheme with employer contribution Funded qualifications and progression opportunities (including financial bonuses) Staff recognition scheme with financial rewards Refer-a-friend bonu Subsidised meals while on shif Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing support) Paid DBS and uniformsSearch is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age