Job description
Location: Rownhams Manor, Southampton.Take the Next Step in Your Care Career
Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking to progress into a more senior role where you can make a real difference every day?
At Crystal Care Collection, were committed to creating luxury homes where residents receive exceptional care and our team members feel valued, supported and inspired to grow.
Were looking for compassionate and motivated Senior Care Assistants who lead by example, enjoy mentoring others and are passionate about delivering outstanding person-centred care.
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, youll play a vital role in supporting residents while helping to lead and develop the wider care team. Youll be trusted with additional responsibilities including medication administration, reviewing care plans and supporting less experienced colleagues, ensuring every resident receives the highest standard of care.
This is a rewarding and varied role where no two days are the same.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each residents individual needs and preferences.
- Act as a Key Worker for allocated residents, ensuring their care plans are implemented and reviewed effectively.
- Safely administer medication and maintain accurate medication records in line with company procedures.
- Review, update and contribute to individual care plans to ensure residents receive the best possible support.
- Mentor, support and lead less experienced care team members, promoting best practice throughout the home.
- Monitor residents physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly and maintaining accurate records.
- Liaise effectively with healthcare professionals, relatives and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and dignity for every resident.
- Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, Infection Prevention & Control and all relevant legislation.
- Support residents with meals and hydration, providing assistance where required while promoting independence.
- Assist in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment, including light housekeeping duties when needed.
Were looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing environment.
- Is confident administering medication and maintaining accurate records.
- Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Enjoys mentoring and supporting colleagues.
- Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and attention to detail.
- Can work effectively as part of a busy team while remaining calm under pressure.
- Is committed to delivering exceptional resident care every day.
You will work on a permanent rolling rota of three consecutive shifts on followed by three consecutive shifts off.
Available Contracts
- Full Time Days - Average 42 hours per week
- Full Time Nights - 8:00pm - 8:00am (Average 42 hours per week)
- Bank Contracts Available
- Days: £15.46 per hour
- Nights: £15.88 per hour
- Full induction training programme
- Paid breaks
- Fully funded Blue Light Card
- Fully funded Enhanced DBS check
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme
- Uniform tunic provided
- Pay Day Breakfast
- Free meal on shift
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities
- Supportive management team and opportunities for progression
If youre caring, reliable and ready to take the next step in your career while making a meaningful difference to peoples lives, wed love to hear from you.
Complete the application form below to apply today.
We are currently unable to offer sponsorship for this role.
Our screening and recruitment process is conducted in line with Crystal Care Collections Safeguarding Policy.
Extra information
- Status
- Open
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Southampton
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Published at
- 29-07-2026
- Profession type
- Health / Medical
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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