Senior Care Assistant (Dual Role – Care Home & Domiciliary C

Job summary

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant (Dual Role – Care Home & Domiciliary Care)

Location: Summercourt Care Home (Teignmouth) & Community Care (Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, Exminster)

Hours: 40 hours per week (30 hours at Summercourt Care Home + 10 hours with Classic Carers domiciliary team)

Employer: Classic Care Homes (Devon) – Classic Carers Division

About Us

Classic Care Homes (Devon) provides compassionate and person-centred care across our residential care homes and our domiciliary care service, Classic Carers. We are committed to delivering care that respects dignity, promotes independence, and enhances quality of life for those we support.

We are now looking for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our team in a rewarding dual role, working both within our care home and in the community.

The Role

This unique position offers the opportunity to develop and apply your skills across two care settings:

• 30 hours per week at Summercourt Care Home, Teignmouth, supporting residents with dementia and complex needs, supervising junior staff, and ensuring compliance with care plans and care standards.

• 10 hours per week with our Classic Carers domiciliary team, delivering high-quality care and companionship to individuals in their own homes across Teignmouth, Dawlish, Exeter, and Exminster.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care in both care home and domiciliary settings.

• Supervise, support, and motivate care assistants, acting as a role model.

• Administer medication safely and in line with policy and training.

• Contribute to care planning, accurate record-keeping, and CQC compliance.

• Promote dignity, respect, and independence in all aspects of care.

• Drive safely to community visits (mileage reimbursed).

Requirements

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (NVQ Level 3 desirable).

• Previous experience in residential and/or domiciliary care.

• Strong communication and leadership skills.

• Own car and valid UK driving licence – essential.

• A caring, professional, and flexible approach.

Benefits

• Competitive pay (to be discussed at interview, dependent on experience and qualifications).

• Paid mileage for community visits.

• Opportunities for career progression and training (including NVQ Level 3 and beyond).

• Supportive and professional working environment.

• A varied and fulfilling role working across two care settings.

If you are passionate about delivering excellent care, value variety in your role, and want to develop your career as a Senior Care Assistant, we would love to hear from you.