Senior Care Assistant Apprenticeship at Benslow Management Company Ltd

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key leadership role in supporting the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in all aspects of home management and care delivery. You’ll be a role model for best practice, ensuring residents receive person-centred, compassionate care.

• Support the Home Manager and Deputy Manager in all operational aspects of the home, including taking full charge in their absence


• Supervise and actively participate in the delivery of high-quality care


• Lead on residents’ individual care documentation, ensuring a person-centred approach


• Provide training, supervision, and mentoring to junior care staff


• Administer medication safely and in accordance with company policy


• Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and choice at all times


• Maintain accurate records and uphold confidentiality


• Work collaboratively with staff, residents, families, and healthcare professionals


• Encourage residents’ participation in activities, supporting their emotional and intellectual wellbeing


• Support families with sensitivity and professionalism


• Induct, mentor, and support new care staff


• Provide effective supervision, identifying any training or support needs


• Monitor staff performance and report concerns appropriately


• Help maintain a positive, team-focused environment


• Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and Health & Safety regulations


• Participate in staff meetings and mandatory training


• Ensure accurate record-keeping and compliance with all legislative requirements


• Respond effectively to emergencies such as accidents, fire, or missing residents


• Maintain security and report maintenance issues promptly

What We’re Looking For:

• Must have a full drivers licence and working vehicle


• At least 1 years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care


• Assistant within an older persons’ care setting


• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills


• Compassionate, reliable, and dedicated to providing person-centred care


• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and on your own initiative


• A great communicator, you’ll enjoy working in a close-knit team that feels like a family, with people from all walks of life