Senior Care assistant

Senior Care Assistant (Days only) – Broomgrove Trust Nursing Home

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Broomgrove Trust Nursing Home for two Senior Care Assistants – Days only. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, supportive, and professional charitable organisation, delivering high-quality care to our residents under the direction of a Registered Nurse.

You will be supported by:

• Clinical Nurse Manager (Monday–Friday)
• 2–3 nurses on duty at all times
• A strong care team (up to 8 carers in the morning, 6 in the afternoon in our 40-bed unit)

About You

• An experienced Senior Care Assistant/Healthcare Assistant (minimum 2 years’ UK experience)
• Holds Level 3 in Adult Care, or is willing to complete it within 2 years (Broomgrove will cover the cost of this)
• Professional, friendly, and approachable
• A motivated team player with leadership ability
• Passionate about high‑quality, person‑centred care
• Confident in mentoring, coaching, and supporting staff
• Knowledgeable about care standards, regulations, and best practices
• Calm and capable when managing complex situations
• A strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills

Key Responsibilities

• Leadership & Supervision
  • Act as Shift Team Leader, allocating tasks based on residents’ needs
  • Supervise carers and ensure high standards of care
  • Be the first point of contact for the care team during shifts
  • Support, train, and mentor new and existing staff
• Clinical & Care Duties
  • Support delivery of holistic (‘total’) care for residents
  • Monitor residents’ nutrition
  • Personal hygiene (bathing, oral care, etc.)
  • Provide care such as: catheter care, leg bag changes, pad changes

Operational Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely documentation
• Ensure smooth running of mealtimes and dining services
• Conduct daily diary checks and weekly stock checks
• Attend daily flash meetings

Health & Safety

• Act as moving & handling trainer, ensuring compliance
• Carry out fire safety checks and escalade concerns
• Maintain high standards of safety, hygiene, and infection control

Values & Care Standards

• Maintain residents’ dignity, independence, and individuality
• Ensure confidentiality at all times
• Promote a positive and supportive team environment

Working Hours

Days – Full Time (35 hours/week)

5 shifts per week (including weekends)

Shift options: 07:30 – 15:00, 14:30 – 22:00

Option for one double shift (07:30 – 22:00) per week (fewer working days)

Flexible scheduling available

Salary & Benefits

• £13.81/hour (Mon–Fri)
• £16.57/hour (Weekends +20%)
• £20.72/hour (Bank Holidays)
• £27.67/hour (Christmas & New Year’s Day)

Additional Benefits

• 6 weeks annual leave (30 days incl. bank holidays); increasing after 5 years’ service
• Referral bonus scheme
• Free uniform
• Free onsite parking
• Subsidised meals available
• Death in Service scheme
• Paid DBS check
• Excellent training and development opportunities

Important Information

• This role is subject to: Enhanced DBS check, 6-month probation period
• Unfortunately, sponsorship is NOT available
• No agency applications accepted

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