Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Date posted: 2026-10-03T00:00:00

Location: Sutton, Greater London, GB, SM1 1

Additional info: Any

Application closing date: 2027-01-01T23:02:55.023

About Lime Trees Care Home

Lime Trees Care Home is a 66 bed care home located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Providing residential and dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where a dedicated team supports Residents to live well and maintain their independence. With a focus on person centred care and meaningful experiences, Lime Trees is a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a positive difference every day.

Contract Details

• £14.35 - £14.95 per hour


• Contracted to 38.5 hours per week


• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided


• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)


• Working a 3x on & 3x off rota over a seven day week

Role Overview

As 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.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards


• Medication administration training with competency is essential


• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial


• Strong communication and leadership skills


• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS


• Uniform provided


• Group life assurance cover


• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay


• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more


• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16


• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts


• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year


• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications


• Clear opportunities for career development and progression


• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards


• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Lime Trees is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.

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About Lime Trees Care Home Lime Trees Care Home is a 66 bed care home located in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. Providing residential and dementia care, the home offers a warm and welcoming environment where a dedicated team supports Residents to live well and maintain their independence. With a focus on person centred care and meaningful experiences, Lime Trees is a rewarding place to work for those passionate about making a positive difference every day. Senior Care Assistant Contract £14.35 - £14.95 per hour Contracted to 38.5 hours per week Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract) Working a 3x on & 3x off rota over a seven day week Role Overview As 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. We Are Looking For NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards Medication administration training with competency is essential Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial Strong communication and leadership skills A caring, compassionate and professional approach What We Offer Paid Enhanced DBS Uniform provided Group life assurance cover Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more GP Online for you and your dependants under 16 Access to more than 1,600 high-street and
online discounts Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications Clear opportunities for career development and progression Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role About Care Concern Group Lime Trees is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive. Our five values Trust Respect Passion Kindness Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you. TPBN1_UKTJ