Senior Care Assistant - Days
📍 Rushden, NN10 0SN
💷 £15.84 per hour (rising to £16.00 per hour from April 2026) plus incentives
🕒 Full-Time | Permanent
⏰ 7:30am - 7:30pm
3 shifts per week (including alternate weekends) OR 3 shifts one week and 4 the following week
I am currently recruiting for an experienced and confident Senior Care Assistant to join a well-established nursing and care home based in Rushden.
This is an excellent opportunity for either an experienced Senior Care Assistant or a strong Care Assistant ready to step up into a leadership role within a supportive, structured environment.
The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care for 48 residents in a modern, homely setting.
The Role
As Senior Care Assistant, you will take responsibility for leading shifts and ensuring consistently high standards of care delivery. This is a hands-on role combining direct resident care with team leadership and oversight responsibilities.
Key responsibilities include:
Delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents
Promoting independence, dignity, choice and respect at all times
Leading the shift and supporting care staff on duty
Administering and documenting medication rounds accurately, ensuring audit compliance
Ensuring care plans and daily documentation are completed to a high standard
Promoting good practice and confidently challenging poor practice
Conducting bi-monthly one-to-one supervisions with care and support staff
Supporting investigations into complaints or concerns as directed by the Home Manager
Contributing effectively to handovers and care planning discussions
Strong leadership, organisation and attention to detail are essential for this position.
Requirements
NVQ/Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
Minimum 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant within a residential or nursing home setting
Experience completing medication rounds
Good understanding of person-centred care planning
Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and recognising signs of abuse
Ability to lead, motivate and support a team
Strong communication and time management skills
Ability to work well under pressure
Must reside within 30 minutes of the service
What's on Offer
Competitive hourly rate with confirmed increase from April 2026
Annual performance-related pay increases (up to 8%)
28 days annual leave (including Bank Holidays)
Pension scheme with employer contribution
Fully funded qualifications with progression bonuses available
Staff recognition scheme with financial rewards
Referral bonus scheme
Subsidised meals while on shift
Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 wellbeing support)
Paid DBS and uniforms
If you are looking for a Senior Care Assistant role within a well-run service that values high standards and strong leadership, I would be keen to speak with you.
Apply today for immediate consideration.
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