Senior Care Assistant - Care Home

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Lotus Manor Care Home (Send Marsh Road, Woking, GU23 7DJ)

Pay: £15.50 per hour

Hours: 33.00 hours per week (Permanent)

Shift: Days or Nights Available

About the Role

Are you an experienced senior care professional with an NVQ Level 3 looking for a permanent leadership position that offers structured shift patterns, competitive pay, and clear career progression?

At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently recruiting a permanent Senior Care Assistant on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the care team at Lotus Manor Care Home in Woking.

In this key supervisory role, you will work alongside the Deputy General Manager to inspire, mentor, and lead a dedicated team of Care Assistants. You will also provide vital clinical support across key operational areas—including medication administration, risk assessments, care plan formulation, and regular care reviews—while maintaining a warm, welcoming, and dignified environment for all residents.

Key Responsibilities

• Team Supervision & Leadership: Supervise, support, and inspire Care Assistants during your shift to deliver high-quality, person-centered care.

• Clinical Support & Medication: Safely administer medication, execute clinical risk assessments, update individual care plans, and conduct care reviews.

• Person-Centered Advocacy: Respect and promote resident dignity, choice, and independence across all daily care routines.

• Continuous Care Governance: Work closely with the Deputy General Manager to maintain exceptional operational and regulatory standards within the home.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent).

• Clinical Knowledge: Proven experience and specific knowledge of elderly clinical care, medication management, and care planning.

• Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a care team effectively.

• Attributes: Compassionate, warm-hearted, reliable, and committed to high standards of resident wellbeing.

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: £15.50 per hour on a predictable 33-hour weekly permanent schedule (Days or Nights available).

• Free Training & Progression: Access continuous professional development with clear pathways toward Care Practitioner, Regional Carer, or Nursing roles.

• Perks & Savings: Generous retail, supermarket, travel, and leisure discounts.

• Recognition: Opportunities for 'Employee of the Month' rewards and 'Long Service Awards'.

• Wellbeing & Referrals: Access to health and wellbeing support tools plus an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.