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CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Stockport; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online access

Discounts

Employee assistance programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Appleton Manor Care Home in Bredbury near Stockport is hiring a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee shifts, coordinate care delivery, and support residents’ wellbeing with attention to medication, records and family communication.

We value practical experience, NVQ in Health & Social Care, and strong leadership and communication. The role offers a 44-hour week, DBS paid, uniform provided, and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift and ensure care is well organised.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Team leadership

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Our 58 bedded home provides nursing and residential dementia care. Located in Bredbury, on the outskirts of Stockport, Appleton Manor Care Home is a purpose built home offering a welcoming environment for colleagues to work as part of a caring team. With attractive communal spaces and landscaped gardens, it provides a rewarding setting to develop your skills and make a real difference to residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 44 hours per week
• Paid 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

• 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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Appleton Manoris 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.