Position title
Senior Care Assistant- Meadowyrthe Residential Home
Description
Meadowyrthe Residential Home is a 41-bed Residential facility located in Meadowyrthe, Staffordshire. We're looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Nexxus Care. In this role you'll provide hands on care for residents, while also supporting and guiding the care team alongside the management team.
**We are currently unable to offer sponsorship**
Responsibilities
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll:
- Lead care staff during shifts, ensuring the service runs smoothly and safely.
- Carry out staff supervisions, spot checks, and mentoring to support team development.
- Deliver and role model person-centred care, respecting residents’ choices and individuality.
- Promote independence for residents and encourage safe, appropriate risk-taking.
- Administer medication safely and in line with policies.
- Complete audits and maintain high standards of care within the home.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals to support holistic care.
Qualifications
Experience
- Supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
License/Certification:
- NVQ 3 (preferred or working towards)
Job Benefits
Why join us?
- Blue Light Card membership – This means you’ll get discounts from loads of high street store including JD Sports, New Look, River Island and more! You can also save money on your holidays!
- Concert for Carers - discounts or free music/comedy events
- Supportive team environment where no two days are the same.
- Career development and qualifications - We want you to progress
- Refer a friend bonus
- A rewarding role working primarily with residents living with dementia, helping them feel safe, comfortable, and happy in their home.
Employment Type
Full-time, Part-time
Job Location
Meadowyrthe Residential Home, Tamworth, B79 8PD
Working Hours
Shift patterns 7am -2.30pm and 2.30pm - 10pm, alternate weekends.
Base Salary
£13.78
Date posted
6 October 2025
