Lead Care Assistant (Day Shifts) – Dignified Elder Care

MHA; Lancashire; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Pension scheme

Life assurance

DBS checks provided

Counselling support

Family-friendly policies

Discounts and wellbeing discounts

Training and progression opportunities

Job summary

MHA is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Days) at Pennystone Court in Blackpool. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compassionate, person-centred care for residents living with dementia.

You will support the Home Manager, maintain high standards, manage records, and promote wellbeing. This is a leadership role within the home, offering development opportunities and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Care experience

Shift leadership

IT skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Dementia care awareness

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Tools

Email and basic office systems

Job description

MHA is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Days) at Pennystone Court in Blackpool. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safe, compassionate, person-centred care for residents living with dementia.

You will support the Home Manager, maintain high standards, manage records, and promote wellbeing. This is a leadership role within the home, offering development opportunities and a supportive team culture.