DAY Senior Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Accrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Paid DBS

Free on-site parking

Free uniform

5.6 weeks annual leave

Pension scheme

Ongoing training and development

Career progression opportunities

Monthly pay

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Days) at Pennine View, Accrington. You will work 44 hours per week on 12-hour day shifts, leading by example and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

Join a calm, supportive home with clear routines, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development. A £300 welcome bonus is available after probation and you will be part of a team that values residents and families.

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care settings and ability to lead by example.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach.
• Ability to work on a rota and maintain high standards of care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care with dignity and compassion
• Supporting residents’ emotional wellbeing and independence
• Managing and supporting the care team during your shift
• Supervising and supporting less experienced staff
• Ensuring care staff adhere to CQC guidelines and best practices
• Promoting high standards of care throughout the home
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe environment
• Accurately completing care documentation and handovers
• Taking responsibility and using initiative when required
• Supporting elderly residents with their daily care needs

Skills

Calm demeanor

Communication skills

Self-motivated

Independent

Elderly care

Team player

Under pressure

Person-centered care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Pennine View, Accrington

44 hours - 12-hour shifts – 8am – 8pm – on a rota basis – Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

£300 Welcome Bonus!

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

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. If you enjoy supporting others, leading by example, and making a real difference to residents’ lives, this is a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off
• £300 Welcome Bonus after successful probation
• Strong, supportive team on every shift
• Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end
• A calmer, more focused environment on nights
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly
• Career development opportunities
• A rewarding leadership role where your experience is valued

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
• Supporting and supervising other members of the care team

About Pennine View

Pennine View is a residential care home catering for up to 50 residents. The home specialises in dementia care. The home is to be maintained to very high standard and our team will provide a secure, happy and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors.

Take a lookat the home: Pennine View | Dementia | Residential | Accrington | Lancashire

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for throughout the night whilst supporting the wider care team to deliver exceptional standards of care.

This includes:

• Delivering personal care with dignity and compassion
• Supporting residents’ emotional wellbeing and independence
• Managing and supporting the care team during your shift
• Supervising and supporting less experienced staff
• Ensuring care staff adhere to CQC guidelines and best practices
• Promoting high standards of care throughout the home
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe environment
• Accurately completing care documentation and handovers
• Taking responsibility and using initiative when required
• Supporting elderly residents with their daily care needs

What Matters Most

We will support you to be the best senior carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Excellent communicators with strong written skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, and well organised
• Comfortable working independently and leading by example
• Experienced within elderly care settings
• Team players who support and encourage others
• Able to work well under pressure and adapt to the needs of the home
• Passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Previous supervisory experience within a care or nursing home setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care essential
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

What You’ll Get

• £300 Welcome Bonus after successful probation
• Monthly pay
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Excellent work environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

Important Information

• Dayshifts available
• Full-time contract available
• 4 x 12-hour shifts per week
• Alternate weekends required
• No sponsorship available
• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice