Clinical Senior Care Assistant - DAYS

Dovehaven Care Homes; Warrington; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

Uniform provided

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes in Warrington seeks a Clinical Senior Care Assistant for a full-time position. This role involves managing the care team, adhering to CQC guidelines, and providing high-quality care to residents.

Suitable candidates will have NVQ level 3 in health & social care, along with supervisory experience in a care setting. The position offers a welcoming environment, real living wage, and numerous benefits including training, career progression, and a welcome bonus.

Qualifications

• Must have a passion for providing exceptional care.
• Experience working with the elderly is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team and ensure adherence to CQC guidelines.
• Promote and deliver high standards of care to residents.
• Supervise and instruct less experienced staff.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Previous experience working within an elderly care setting

Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised

Team player but able to work on your own initiative

Dependable, able to work well under pressure

Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting

Education

NVQ level 3 in health & social care

Job description

Please note we do not offer sponsorship

£300 WELCOME BONUS!

Clinical Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Callands Nursing Home, Warrington

44 hour contract, four days a week, 12 hour shifts 7am-7pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage, because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end

• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social, active environment

• Building relationships with residents and families

• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Callands Care Home

Callands is a welcoming home in the heart of Warrington, offering tailored care across five smaller households, each designed to feel calm, personal, and familiar. We support up to 120 residents with a wide range of needs, offering personalised care in an environment where your loved one can feel safe, comfortable and understood.

To create a true sense of belonging and connection, our home is thoughtfully divided into five households, each named after a beautiful body of water from the Lake District.

About the Role

As the Clinical Senior Care Assistant, you will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents. You will promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and instruct less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home.

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and written skills

• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.

• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised

• Team player but able to work on your own initiative

• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home

• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly

Qualifications

NVQ level 3 in health & social care is essential along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.

What Matters Most

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• 4 weekly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Dayshift available

• Welcome bonus will be paid after successful probation period

• Full-time contract

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will need to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link if you wish to read: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice