Senior Care Assistant

ALOR HEALTHCARE LIMITED; Berwick-upon-Tweed; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 across day and night shifts. You will coordinate care, assist with medication administration and ensure residents receive compassionate, high-quality care in a positive environment.

The role offers full or part-time hours, enhanced overtime incentives after contracted hours, meals on shift, paid DBS, pension, onsite parking and uniform provided, with 5.6 weeks annual leave for

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team on shift.
• Coordinate care and assist with medication administration.
• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to residents.
• Promote a safe and respectful environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Medication support

Conflict resolution

Empathy

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