At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a compassionate care team and provide personalised support to residents.
- Company: Boutique care home with a strong reputation for quality and warmth.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, ongoing training, and a supportive environment.
- Other info: Join a close-knit team in a peaceful, pet-friendly setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of elderly residents every day.
- Qualifications: Experience in senior care and a passion for supporting vulnerable adults.
The predicted salary is between 14 - 14 £ per hour.
A Senior Care Assistant position is available for 30 hours per week (days and nights) at a boutique residential care home in the centre of Chard, Somerset.
Pay: £13.50 - £14.00 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (Days & Nights)
Shifts: 8:30am - 2:00pm and 2:00pm - 8:00pm
About the Service: An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a small, highly regarded boutique care home. The home has built an excellent reputation for delivering compassionate, person-centred care while consistently maintaining a Good CQC rating. Registered for just seven residents, the service offers a truly individualised approach within a warm, homely, and supportive environment where both residents and staff are genuinely valued. This well-established service has been providing high-quality residential, respite, day, and dementia care for older people for almost 20 years.
Features of the home include:
- Highly personalised care tailored to individual needs
- A warm, family-oriented and welcoming atmosphere
- Dementia-friendly support delivered with compassion and patience
- Comfortable living spaces and peaceful surroundings
- Beautiful landscaped gardens and outdoor spaces
- Resident-led activities and meaningful daily engagement
- Home-cooked meals tailored to personal preferences
- A stable and supportive care team
The Role: As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in maintaining the home’s high standards of care while supporting and guiding the wider care team.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting care staff during shifts
- Delivering high-quality, person-centred care
- Assisting residents with daily living activities respectfully and compassionately
- Administering medication safely and accurately
- Maintaining clear and accurate care documentation
- Promoting resident independence, dignity, and wellbeing
- Supporting residents living with dementia
- Helping to maintain a safe, positive, and engaging environment
About You:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
- Previous experience within a senior care role in a residential or nursing home setting
- Compassionate, professional, and proactive approach
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Medication administration experience (desirable)
- Genuine passion for elderly care and supporting vulnerable adults
- Ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team
Benefits & Perks:
- Competitive salary package
- 30 hours per week
- Mixture of day and night shifts available
- Ongoing training and development opportunities
- Supportive and friendly working environment
- Opportunity to join a unique and highly respected care service
- Rewarding role where you can make a genuine difference every day
Senior Care Support Leader. Job in Chard Move Collective Jobs employer: Broughton Group
Join a highly regarded boutique care home in the heart of Chard, Somerset, where you will be part of a close-knit, family-oriented team dedicated to delivering compassionate, person-centred care. With a focus on employee growth and ongoing training opportunities, this role offers a rewarding chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of residents while enjoying a supportive and friendly work environment. Experience the unique advantage of working in a beautifully maintained setting that prioritises both resident comfort and staff wellbeing.
