Senior Care Assistant Apprenticeship at Benslow Management Company Ltd
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Company: INSPIRE ATA LIMITED
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Location: Hertfordshire, HP4 1PL
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £16,848.00 per year
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Sector: Care services
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Ref: NAS-2000021895
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Application Deadline Date: 30/03/2026
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Start Date: 13/04/2026
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Positions Available: 1
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Working Week: Monday, Saturday and Sunday, 7.00pm - 7.00am (3 days a week).
Brief Description
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.
Training to be Provided
The successful candidate will obtain a Level 3 Adult Care Worker Apprenticeship qualification.
Future Prospects
Potential full-time employment for the right candidate upon successful completion of the apprenticeship.
Vacancy Detail
- 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:
- Minimum Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Essential)
- At least 2 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
Other Information
Pre-employment checks. Please be aware that upon a successful offer of employment, the company completes digitalised right-to-work checks and DBS applications via an external provider - 'Matrix Screening'. The company also completes an internal online social media search, in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education guidance.