Lead Day Care Assistant – Dementia & Elder Care

Evermore Care Limited; Chorley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a Friend £500

Health Cash Plan (dental, optical, GP)

Blue Light Card

Training and career development

Free enhanced DBS

Onsite parking

Job summary

Evermore Care Limited is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Days) for Astley View Care Home in Chorley, Lancashire. You will lead a care team, mentor staff, and ensure person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia. You will administer medications and support care planning to sustain high standards.

This full-time, permanent role offers a consistent rota and progression opportunities, along with a competitive hourly rate and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring Care Assistants to deliver safe, compassionate, and dignified care.
• Administering prescribed medications and supporting care documentation.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding to changes in needs.
• Collaborating with the management team and healthcare professionals to maintain high standards.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Evermore Care Limited is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Days) for Astley View Care Home in Chorley, Lancashire. You will lead a care team, mentor staff, and ensure person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia. You will administer medications and support care planning to sustain high standards.

This full-time, permanent role offers a consistent rota and progression opportunities, along with a competitive hourly rate and benefits.