Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Senior Care Assistant – Full Time
Location: Parkside Care Home, Parkside Road, Reading RG30 2DP
Salary: £13.25 - £14.84 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (44 hours per week, covering days and nights)
Ratings: CQC Rating: Good | carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.7 / 10
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant working through our supportive bridge staffing agency at Parkside Care Home, you will take on a vital leadership role within a bright, spacious, and community-focused environment. Parkside offers high-quality nursing, residential, respite, and specialist palliative and Parkinson's care.
In this role, you will be pivotal in running a unit, inspiring and guiding a dedicated team of Care Assistants, and supporting nurses with clinical tasks. Plus, you will receive full training on innovative digital care systems designed to simplify daily workflows so you can focus entirely on clinical excellence and resident wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
Unit Leadership: Take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, managing shift handovers, and leading a team of Care Assistants to deliver exceptional personal care.
Clinical Support: Assist nurses with clinical duties, including monitoring residents, administering medication, reviewing care plans, and maintaining precise records.
Staff Mentorship: Train, supervise, and mentor new colleagues to ensure a welcoming, supportive, and efficient team environment.
Holistic Care & Relationships: Assist residents with personal care duties while building strong, meaningful connections with residents, families, and external professionals like GPs and District Nurses.
Key Skills & Qualifications
Completed or actively working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Care (full support provided if needed).
Previous experience in a senior care role with a solid understanding of its rewards and challenges.
Motivated, positive, and equipped with great interpersonal and teamwork skills.
A genuine passion for making a real difference by providing kindness, personalized support, and dignity.
Why Join Through Us?
Partnering with a leading healthcare provider like Bupa gives you access to an exceptional support network and fantastic employee benefits:
My Healthcare: Free 24/7 access to remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support.
Health & Wellbeing: Annual health product allowance of approximately £350, a tailored Menopause Plan, and gym discounts.
Financial Flexibility: Wagestream integration for early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes.
Perks & Leave: Free meals on every shift, an enhanced frontline sick pay scheme, 28 days holiday, and interest-free annual travel loans.
Inclusive Culture: Join a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer that champions diversity, flexible working, and an inclusive workplace where you can truly be yourself.