Senior Care Assistant – Full Time (Days) Luxury Retirement Home

Job information

  • Location: Yelverton
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: £26500 to £35000 per anum
  • Published: April 18, 2026

About the Home

Set within a truly unique and beautiful location, this luxury 25-bed residential care home offers an exceptional environment for later-life living. Recently refurbished to a high standard, the home blends elegant surroundings with modern, updated systems to ensure comfort, safety, and outstanding care delivery.

Designed to feel both refined and welcoming, the home provides a peaceful retreat where residents can enjoy stunning outdoor spaces, landscaped gardens, and thoughtfully designed interiors. Every detail has been carefully considered to create a warm yet high-quality setting.

Please note: This is a residential care service and does not provide dementia care, allowing for a calm, relaxed, and highly personalised environment for residents.

Residents benefit from a vibrant and enriching lifestyle, including:

  • Tailored daily activities and gentle exercise programmes
  • Arts, crafts, music sessions, games, and book clubs
  • Regular outings, seasonal events, and celebrations
  • On-site hairdressing and beauty therapy services
  • Fresh, nutritious meals designed around personal preferences
  • Opportunities to relax and socialise in beautiful gardens and communal areas

The home prides itself on a family-oriented culture, where residents feel valued, feedback is encouraged, and individuality is respected.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while leading and supporting the care team.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading, mentoring, and supporting care staff on shift
  • Delivering compassionate, dignified care tailored to each resident
  • Administering medication (training provided if needed)
  • Maintaining accurate care plans and records
  • Promoting a calm, safe, and welcoming environment
  • Encouraging resident engagement in daily activities and social events

About You

  • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience in a senior care role
  • Medication training (desirable but not essential)
  • A proactive, positive, and team-focused approach
  • Strong communication skills with residents, families, and colleagues
  • A genuine passion for enhancing the lives of older people

Benefits & Perks

  • £14.36 per hour (full-time)
  • Paid breaks
  • Work in a beautifully refurbished, high-quality care environment
  • Supportive, close-knit team culture
  • A rewarding role where you can truly make a difference
  • Engaging and varied day-to-day work

To Apply

Please contact Lauren on 01789 867181 or email lauren@avonsearch.co.uk

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