Night Senior Care Assistant

Sandon House Care home; Tameside; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Pension

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Sandon House Care Home in Mossley is hiring a Senior Care Assistant on a 33-hour per week contract. You will lead a care team, oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure high-quality, person-centred care with strong communication to families and professionals.

The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 2 minimum, with Level 3 desirable or willingness to progress. Paid DBS, uniform, pension, and generous annual leave are provided.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum requirement.
• Level 3 or willingness to work towards is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential for guiding a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee your shift; ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Care teamwork

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or progress toward

Job description

About Sandon House Care Home
Our 42 bedded home provides residential and specialist dementia care in the heart of Mossley, supporting older people to live well with personalised care. Sandon House has a warm, friendly and close knit atmosphere, with comfortable communal spaces, landscaped gardens and a caring team who take the time to understand each resident as an individual. It is a supportive home where colleagues can build strong relationships with residents, develop their skills and make a genuine difference every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.
We Are Looking For

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group
Sandon Houseis part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.
If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.