Job Description

Senior Care Assistant

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Care and Support - Willows Care Home

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Contract:

Permanent

Salary:

15.03 Per Hour

Shift Type:

Dayshift

Contracted hours:

34.5

Willows Care Home is a friendly, modern nursing home in a residential area of Romford, providing person-centred nursing, dementia, palliative and short-term care. The home combines comprehensive facilities with a warm, homely atmosphere to ensure comfort, dignity and compassionate support for all residents.

Lead with care, compassion and confidence become a Senior Care Assistant/Med Technician at

Willows Care Home!

At Willows Care Home, we believe every resident deserves not just great care, but great moments every single day. That's why we're looking for a kind, capable and committed Senior Care Assistant/Med Technician to help lead our care team and make a real difference in the lives of those we support.

Role:

Senior Care Assistant/Med Technician

Location:

Willows Care Home, 229 London Road, Romford, Essex, RM7 9BQ

Salary:

15.03 per hour

Hours:

34.5 hours every week, worked on a rota basis over 3 days between Monday and Sunday from 8.00am to 8.00pm, including weekends and public holidays



As a Senior Care Assistant/Med Technician, you'll take a hands-on approach to delivering outstanding person-centred care, while also playing a key leadership role on shift. Whether you're supporting a new team member, updating care plans, or simply offering a reassuring hand to a resident, you'll bring confidence, warmth and purpose to everything you do.



You'll work closely with nurses and managers to ensure smooth day-to-day operations, and you'll be a go-to support for the care team especially in moments that matter most.

What you'll be doing:

Providing high-quality, compassionate care that supports dignity, independence and wellbeing Leading your team on shift and ensuring care delivery runs smoothly Responding to emergencies and offering guidance to care assistants under nurse supervision Reviewing and updating care plans to ensure they stay accurate and person-centred Supporting residents with daily activities and encouraging participation in wellbeing sessions Acting as a role model to the team and offering mentorship to new or junior colleagues Carrying out observations, record-keeping, and supporting handovers Supporting with supervision, training and the development of team members Building strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues

What you'll bring:

A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care Previous experience in a similar senior care role A confident, calm and compassionate approach to leading a team Knowledge of person-centred care and care planning Strong verbal and written communication skills A respectful, patient and supportive manner with residents and colleagues alike

Why join Canford Healthcare:

We're a family-run group guided by the values of

Care, Family, Honesty and Commitment

. You'll be part of a warm, supportive culture where you're trusted to lead, supported to grow, and encouraged to make a meaningful impact every day.

Ready to take the next step in your care journey?

Apply now and lead with heart as our new Senior Care Assistant/Med Technician.