Senior Care Assistant


Company:	Nurse Seekers Ltd
Salary:	£13.50 to £13.50 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	BS23 1QT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	10 Sept 2026
Closing date:	10 Oct 2026

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Summary

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Weston-super-Mare

Pay: £13.50 per hour DOE

Hours: Varied shifts

Contract: FULL-TIME / PART-TIME / PERMANENT

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced

Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming residential care home supporting older people, including residents living with dementia.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant who is ready to take on greater responsibility while remaining hands-on and making a genuine difference to residents' lives.

You'll play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the home, leading the care team when required and ensuring residents receive

high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead and coordinate the care team when allocated as Senior on duty.

• Support, guide and supervise Care Assistants.

• Deliver high-quality, hands-on personal care.

• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.

• Support residents with daily living, mobility, meals and activities.

• Contribute to care plans, risk assessments and daily documentation.

• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives and healthcare professionals.

• Respond appropriately to emergencies and changes in residents' needs.

• Support new staff with induction and development.

• Promote safeguarding, dignity, independence and residents' wellbeing.

Shift Pattern

The role offers a variety of shifts depending on the needs of the service:

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8:00am – 8:00pm

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8:00am – 2:00pm

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2:00pm – 8:00pm

Shifts will be varied according to

business and staffing requirements, so flexibility is essential.

The role also includes participation in an

on-call rota, including weekday evenings, overnight periods and weekends when allocated.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has previous experience as a

Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.

• Is confident providing hands-on care.

• Has experience supporting older people, ideally including dementia care.

• Is confident guiding and supporting other care staff.

• Has a good understanding of safeguarding, medication and care documentation.

• Has excellent communication and teamwork skills.

• Is reliable, flexible and able to remain calm under pressure.

• Is willing to participate in the on-call rota.

Why Join?

• Varied shift patterns to suit the needs of the service

• Supportive and welcoming working environment

• Opportunity to develop your leadership skills

• Make a genuine difference to residents' lives

• Opportunity to take on additional responsibility within a senior position

If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next step and want to be part of a caring, close-knit residential team, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Nurse Seekers for more information.

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