Senior Care Assistant/Care Assistant

Job types: Full-time, Part-time
Work location: In person
Salary: £15.01 per hour for Senior Carer

The Charlotte Straker Project is looking for compassionate, reliable and dedicated Senior Carers and Health Care Assistants to join our friendly care team. We are committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care that promotes residents’ dignity, independence, comfort and wellbeing. We are looking for individuals who share our passion for making a positive difference in the lives of older people and helping to create a warm, safe and welcoming home.

We have full-time and part-time opportunities available for candidates who are caring, motivated and committed to delivering excellent standards of care.

We are recruiting for two roles:

Senior Carer

Working under the direction of the Registered Nurse, the Senior Carer will help oversee the delivery of care during each shift, support care assistants and ensure residents receive safe, effective and person-centred care.

Health Care Assistant

The Health Care Assistant will provide day-to-day personal care and practical support to residents, helping them maintain their dignity, independence and quality of life.

Key responsibilities

Depending on the role, your duties will include:

• Providing personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents with meals, drinks and individual dietary requirements.
• Following individual care plans and ensuring support is tailored to each resident’s needs.
• Promoting residents’ dignity, independence, comfort and emotional wellbeing.
• Assisting with mobility, the safe use of mobility aids and other aspects of daily living.
• Observing residents’ health and wellbeing, recording changes and reporting concerns promptly.
• Maintaining accurate care records and using electronic care planning systems as required.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Maintaining a clean, safe, comfortable and homely environment.
• Following health and safety requirements, confidentiality policies and relevant procedures.
• Attending training sessions and contributing to ongoing improvements in care quality.

Additional responsibilities for Senior Carers include:

• Supporting and supervising care assistants during shifts.
• Assisting with the development and review of individual care plans.
• Administering medication following appropriate training and competency assessment.
• Providing basic nursing support and pressure area care.
• Acting as a keyworker for allocated residents.
• Supporting residents’ admissions and discharges and maintaining accurate records of belongings.
• Reporting accidents, incidents and changes in residents’ physical or psychological wellbeing to the nurse in charge.

Essential skills and qualifications

Senior Carer

• NVQ Level 3 in Care.
• Ability and willingness to complete medication training and maintain competency.
• Good communication, organisation and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently and support other members of the care team.
• Commitment to ongoing training and maintaining professional standards.

Health Care Assistant

• Previous experience in a care home or home care setting is desirable but not essential.
• A caring and compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic IT skills for care documentation.
• Ability to follow care plans and work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop new skills.

For both roles, candidates should be reliable, respectful and committed to residents’ wellbeing, while maintaining confidentiality and complying with GDPR requirements.

What we offer

• Full-time and part-time employment opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents’ lives.
• A friendly and supportive team environment.
• Training and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

How to apply

If you are passionate about providing exceptional care and would like to join The Charlotte Straker Project, we would love to hear from you.

To request an application pack, please email [email protected] or download one from our website:

https://charlottestraker.org.uk/job-vacancies

Closing date for applications: Monday 2 November 2026.

Pay: £13.28-£15.01 per hour

Work Location: In person