Senior Care Assistant
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Senior Care Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for Leah Lodge in Blackheath, London. This is a full-time, night shift role with a salary of £15.41 per hour plus benefits. The role involves caring for residents with dementia and requires NVQ Level 3, medication administration, and supervisory experience.
Job Details
- Job Title: Senior Care Assistant – Night Shifts
- Location: Leah Lodge, Blackheath, London
- Salary: £15.41 per hour
- Hours: Full Time – Includes alternate weekend working
- Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
- Experience Level: Mid-Senior
About the Role
Leah Lodge is a 48-bedded care home that cares for dementia residents. We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of the care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.
Requirements
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent qualification)
- Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards
- Supervisory experience
- Medication administration experience and relevant qualification
- 2 years’ previous experience working with older people and people with dementia
- Physically and medically able to carry out duties
- Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
- Ability to organise and prioritise workload under pressure
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
Benefits
- Paid Breaks
- Uniforms
- Staff Meals
- Nest Pension
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Care Workers Charity ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
- Cycle Scheme
- Eye Care
- Refer a Friend Scheme
- Reward Vouchers
- Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards
Important Notes
Currently, we are only able to consider applications from individuals who already have the legal right to work in the UK. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Top 20 Care Home Group 2025 and Awarded One Of The ‘UK’s Best Companies To Work For’.
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