An excellent new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in a care home based in the Ipswich, Suffolk area. You will be working for one of UKs leading health care providers The home provides the best possible residential and dementia care in Ipswich and has exceptional reputation with all healthcare professionals **To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 or higher in Health and Social Care** As the Senior Care Assistant your key duties include: * Responsible for supervising and inspiring a team of dedicated Care Assistants alongside the Deputy Manager * Lead, facilitate, and participate in staff meetings, staff training, supervision, appraisals, and development activities * To administer medication, carry out assessments and care plans The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: * Previous experience in providing care at a similar level * Familiar and experienced in the safe administration of medication * Committed to providing person centred care to residents * Strong organizational and communication skills * Able to demonstrate a genuine desire to work in the care sector The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary up to GBP15.07 per hour and the annual salary is up to GBP28,211.04 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent full time role for 36 hours a week on night shifts only. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: **Handover + Paid Breaks** * Free learning and development * Free DBS * Paid breaks * Overtime Incentive scheme * Length of Service Awards * Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits * Employee Assistance Programme * 28 days paid holiday (Including Bank Holidays) * Company pension scheme : employers contribution matched up to 6 * 2x Salary Death in Service benefit Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with endorsed Skills for Care provider Reference ID: 7031 for this fantastic job role, please call on 638 or send your CV