Overview

Care and Support - La Fontana Care Home. Contract: Full Time. Salary: £13.21 Per Hour. Shift Type: Days. Contracted hours: 36.

Nestled on the outskirts of Martock, surrounded by the rolling Somerset countryside, La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home is a purpose-built haven for up to 76 residents, offering specialist Dementia and Nursing care. Here, care isn’t just a task it’s a calling.

Senior Care Assistant | La Fontana Care Home in Martock, Somerset | Salary: £13.21 per hour | Hours: 36 per week

What You’ll Do

• Lead and Inspire: Run shifts, motivate your team, and create a positive, supportive atmosphere on the floor.
• Resident-Focused Care: Assist with dressing, bathing, mobility, and daily routines, always prioritising dignity and independence.
• Medication Oversight: Support the safe administration, documentation, and ordering of medications in collaboration with our nursing team.
• Collaborative Communication: Work closely with residents, families, nurses, and colleagues to ensure everyone feels informed, supported, and valued.
• Team Development: Mentor colleagues, share knowledge, and foster a culture of learning and growth.
• Professional Excellence: Maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring residents’ needs and wishes are fully reflected.
• Health & Safety Champion: Adhere to all policies, respond promptly to emergencies, and escalate concerns where needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is preferred, or willingness to work towards it.
• Medication Experience: Competency in dispensing and administering medication is required.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to lead and motivate a team while maintaining a compassionate, person-centred approach.
• Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring personality with a sense of fun and dedication to improving residents’ lives.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £13.21 per hour
• Enhanced rates for overtime & Bank Holidays (T&Cs apply)
• Paid training earn while you learn
• Pension scheme and Employee Assistance Programme
• Paid DBS and uniform provided
• Onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro-rated for part-time)

About Us

At La Fontana, you’ll join a values-led care home, part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. Our core values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, and Inclusivity guide every decision, interaction, and care plan.

We’re expanding rapidly and are committed to nurturing talent, supporting growth, and delivering care that genuinely makes a difference. If you’re ready to lead, inspire, and be part of a home where your skills and compassion truly matter, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and step into a role where leadership meets care, and every day brings the chance to make a meaningful difference.