Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Havering Court Care Home, Romford, RM1 4YW
Rate of Pay: £12.90 - £14.51 per hour (depending on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time (36 hours per week, Days)
About the Role
We are partnering with Havering Court Care Home in Romford to find a dedicated and inspiring Senior Care Assistant. At Havering Court, the team is committed to delivering person-centred care, supporting independence, and honouring choice to help residents live their best lives.
As a Senior Care Assistant through Supportive Bridge, you will play a pivotal role in running a unit. You will drive, mentor, and inspire a team of Care Assistants while working closely with nurses to handle clinical duties, digital care systems, and high standards of daily support.
Key Responsibilities
Take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, including leading shift handovers and managing a team of Care Assistants.
Support nursing staff with clinical duties, such as observing and issuing medication, reviewing care plans, and maintaining accurate records.
Help train, supervise, and mentor new staff members so they feel fully supported and welcomed.
Build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals like GPs and District Nurses.
Assist residents directly with a range of personal care duties and daily needs.
What We Are Looking For
Completed—or actively working towards—an NVQ Level 3 in Care (full support to complete your qualification is provided if needed).
A motivated, positive, and approachable individual with great interpersonal skills who thrives in a close-knit team environment.
Previous experience in a senior care role, a strong understanding of its rewards and challenges, and an unyielding passion for making a real difference to people's lives with dignity and kindness.
Why Join Through Us at Havering Court?
Competitive Pay: £12.90 to £14.15 per hour on a permanent, full-time contract.
Financial Flexibility: Access Wagestream to instantly draw down up to 40% of your earned wages before payday.
Health & Wellbeing Support: Free 24/7 access to My Healthcare (remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support) plus an annual healthcare product allowance of approximately £350.
Leave & Security: 28 days holiday and an enhanced frontline sick pay scheme to support you during longer absences.
Daily Perks: Free hot meals provided on every shift and interest-free annual travel loans for public transport.
Comprehensive Benefits: Enhanced pension plans, parental leave options, a dedicated Menopause Plan, gym discounts, and long-service milestone rewards.