Senior Care Assistant

Job description

Job Description

Based in Didcot, Oxfordshire, our newly-built care home offers exceptional standards of Nursing, Residential, Dementia and Respite care for 70-residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract £14.52 per hourContracted to 48 hours per weekPaid breaksPaid DBS, pension, uniform provided5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)Role OverviewAs Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends as well as being able to work a mixture of day and night shifts.

We Are Looking For NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towardsMedication administration training with competency is essentialExperience supporting or leading a care team is beneficialStrong communication and leadership skillsA caring, compassionate and professional approachAbout usValarian Court Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Aston Tirrold

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

28-09-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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