About Us:
At Pinewood Residential Home, we provide exceptional, personalised care for our 33 residents. Our dedicated team creates a warm, friendly, and nurturing environment where residents enjoy respect, dignity, and quality of life. We are now seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to lead our care team.
Position: Senior Carer
Job Type: Full time
Salary: £24,000 – £27,000
Location: Budleigh Salterton, England
Employer: Pinewood
Certificates of Sponsorship:
We are pleased to offer Certificates of Sponsorship for eligible candidates already residing in the UK who require visa sponsorship to work legally.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Provide strong leadership and guidance to our dedicated care team, ensuring consistently high standards of care.
- Safely administer medication and ensure accurate record-keeping.
- Develop, review, and update personalised care plans and risk assessments.
- Communicate effectively with GPs, nurses, external healthcare professionals, and residents’ families.
- Support residents to maintain balanced nutrition and hydration.
- Uphold our home’s commitment to exceptional hygiene, safety, and care standards.
- Promote the health, well-being, and independence of our residents.
Skills and Qualities Needed:
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant, ideally in elderly care.
- Leadership experience or the ability to confidently guide and supervise a team.
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care preferred (support available to achieve Level 3).
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Empathetic, respectful, and genuinely passionate about providing high-quality care.
- Able to work effectively both independently and within a supportive team environment.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunities for professional growth and career development.
- Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, and support for NVQ qualifications.
- Competitive salary and attractive working conditions.
A welcoming, supportive work environment where your contributions are highly valued.
Application Process
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