A warm and welcoming residential care service in Southport requires a Senior Care Assistant Ref[...]

Jupiter Recruitment; Sefton; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A warm and welcoming residential care home in Southport is looking for a Senior Care Assistant. The role involves leading a team to provide high-quality care for older residents while supporting their health and wellbeing. This is a permanent, full-time position with excellent benefits.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Discount scheme for retail and online purchases

Access to nationally recognised training courses

Genuine career progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme including counselling

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is essential.
• Experience leading and motivating a team is preferred.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.
• Administer medication and maintain records.

Skills

Passionate about caring for older people

Previous care experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Time management

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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A warm and welcoming residential care service in Southport requires a Senior Care Assistant Reference ID: 6048Full TimeNight ShiftsPart TimePermanent, Southport

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Southport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

02.06.2025

Expiry Date:

17.07.2025

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Job Description:

A job opportunity has arisen for a committed Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional care home based in the Southport, Merseyside area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading health care providers

This is a homely accommodation that is highly-appropriate for residential care, employing skilled carers to carry out personal care packages

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care**

As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

· You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well

· Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing

· You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

· Passionate about caring for older people

· Previous care experience

· Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care

· You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative

· Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important

· Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths

· Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we’d love to hear from you

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.65 per hour and the annual salary is up to £23,423.40 per annum. This exciting position is permanent full time role up to 33 hours a week working through Nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

· 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave

· A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases

· Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications

· Genuine career progression and development opportunities

· Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice

· Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support

· Access to wellbeing resources

· Recommend a friend scheme

· Family friendly policies

· Long service awards

· Free uniform and DBS check

· Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme

· Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 6048

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV to [emailprotected]