Senior Care Assistant

Alor Healthcare; Berwick-upon-Tweed; Presencial; GBP 30.000 - 36.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Meals on shift

Paid DBS

Pension

Onsite parking

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

Alor Healthcare's Hillside Lodge Care Home in Berwick-upon-Tweed is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a full-time or part-time basis. You will lead and support the care team, ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and compassionate care.

Coordinate care, supervise medication administration, and help run each shift. NVQ Level 3 and prior care experience are preferred; benefits include meals on shift, DBS paid, pension, onsite parking and uniform provided.

Formación

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience in a care environment.
• Medication administration experience desirable.
• Confident in leading by example.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Caring, reliable and professional approach.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality and compassionate care.
• Coordinate care and oversee medication administration.
• Support the smooth running of each shift and act as a role model for the team.
• Provide hands-on care as needed and promote a positive environment for residents.
• Develop and progress within a supportive care setting.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication

Organisational skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Educación

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Descripción del empleo

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
• Confidence supporting colleagues and leading by example
• Good communication and organisational skills
• A caring, reliable and professional approach

Alor Healthcare provides high quality care in welcoming and supportive environments where residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion.

We are committed to creating workplaces where people feel valued, supported and encouraged to grow. Whether you are new to care or bringing experience, you will be part of a team that takes pride in making a positive difference every day.