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Greensleeves Care

Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Tunbridge WellsOn-Site
PermanentFull-Time
£14.29 - £16.14per hour
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Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Senior Carer - NVQ 4 Equivalent - £16.14 per hour
Senior Carer - NVQ 3 Equivalent - £15.80 per hour
Senior Carer - £14.29 per hour

About Us
Mount Ephraim House is a leading not-for-profit care home in Royal Tunbridge Wells, offering residential, dementia, respite, and end-of-life care in a restored historic setting. With renovated spaces, en suite wetrooms, gardens, daily activities, and Home For Life funding assurance, residents feel supported, comfortable, and truly valued.

What You'll Be Doing
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth running of the home by:
  • Leading and supporting care teams during your shift.
  • Delivering high-quality personal care with compassion and dignity.
  • Administering and recording medication safely.
  • Supporting residents with daily living activities and social engagement.
  • Monitoring residents' wellbeing and promptly reporting concerns.
  • Liaising with healthcare professionals including GPs, District Nurses and Therapists.
  • Updating care records and contributing to care planning.

We're keen to hear from candidates who have:
  • Previous experience working in a care setting.
  • Experience as a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or experienced Care Assistant looking for progression.
  • A Level 2 or Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or willingness to work towards one).
  • Strong communication and leadership skills.
  • A passion for delivering exceptional person-centred care.
  • Good IT skills for electronic care planning systems.

Rewards & Benefits Package
  • 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
  • Overtime Incentive scheme
  • Company pension scheme - employers' contribution matched up to 6%
  • 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
  • Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50 years
  • Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
  • Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
  • Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
  • Free DBS

DBS - The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values
  • Respect - We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.
  • Openness - We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.
  • Responsibility - We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. Sponsorship is not being offered for this opportunity.
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