Senior Care Assistant

Job Summary

Senior Care Assistant – Knowle Gate Care Home, Knowle. Salary: £13.85 per hour. This role supports a multidisciplinary care team, ensuring high‑standard personal care for residents and acting as a key point of contact for residents, families and health professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor each resident’s wellbeing, noting any changes to care needs and updating care plans and written records accordingly.
• Participate in person‑centred care planning, implementing, monitoring and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Administer medication and support residents with their medication requirements.
• Supervise staff, providing guidance and supporting their professional development.
• Serve as the main contact for residents, relatives and visitors, addressing reasonable requests, concerns or complaints and escalating issues when necessary.

Qualifications & Skills

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.
• Minimum of 2 years experience working in a similar care environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive, compassionate attitude towards residents and staff.
• Responsive, flexible and able to cover a range of responsibilities.

Additional Requirements

• Full DBS Disclosure check (cost covered by the employer).
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

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