Senior Care Assistant

Alor Healthcare; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced overtime incentives

Meals on shift

Paid DBS

Pension

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and compassionate care.

You will coordinate care, supervise medication administration, and help run each shift smoothly while upholding high standards. This is a rewarding step for an experienced caregiver seeking progression and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience within a care environment.
• Medication administration experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team during shifts.
• Coordinate care and oversee medication administration to residents.
• Ensure shifts run smoothly and maintain high standards of resident care.
• Act as a role model and promote a positive, respectful environment.

Skills

Care experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Located in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Hillside Lodge Care Home is a friendly and supportive care home where residents and colleagues are at the heart of everything we do. Our team takes pride in creating a positive environment built on kindness, respect and teamwork, making it a rewarding place to build a career in care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.50 per hour
• Full time and part time hours available
• Dayshift: 7:45am – 8:00pm
• Nightshift: 7:45pm – 8:00am
• Enhanced overtime incentives following completion of contracted hours
• Meals on shift
• Paid DBS, pension, onsite parking and uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Why Join Hillside Lodge Care Home?

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in leading and supporting your team while ensuring residents receive safe, high quality and compassionate care.

Working closely with colleagues, residents and families, you will help coordinate care, oversee medication administration and support the smooth running of each shift. Alongside providing hands on care, you will act as a role model for the team, promoting high standards and creating a positive environment where residents feel safe, respected and supported.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant looking to take the next step in their career or an established Senior Care Assistant seeking a supportive environment with opportunities to develop and progress.

What Matters Most

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
• Previous experience within a care environment
• Medication administration experience is desirable