Senior Care Assistant

Cherrybrook Care Home; Bradford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Cherrybrook Care Home in Bradford is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to lead a shift on a busy, specialist unit caring for residents with complex health needs. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring medication is administered safely, and maintaining detailed care records.

The post offers full-time hours (44 per week) across day shifts. The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to achieve), strong leadership and communication skills, and a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards.
• Medication training and competency in administration.
• Experience supporting or leading within a care environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• A calm, reliable and compassionate approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of high quality, person-centred care within a specialist complex setting.
• Oversee the smooth running of the shift and provide direction to the team.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure care plans are followed.
• Maintain accurate records and support effective communication within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Calm under pressure

Organisational skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Cherrybrook Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 44

Cherrybrook Care Home is a large, purpose designed service in Bradford, providing specialist care across two units for 120 residents with complex mental health needs, dementia and challenging behaviours. The home delivers high quality, clinically led care within a structured and supportive environment, combining specialist nursing expertise with a strong focus on dignity, stability and person centred support.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.71 per hour
• 44hours a week in a 4 day week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take a lead role in delivering high quality, person centred care within a specialist complex care setting, supporting individuals with a range of complex physical and mental health needs.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, providing clear direction and support to the team to ensure care is delivered safely, consistently and to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on support, you will respond to changing needs, incidents or concerns, maintaining a calm and well managed environment at all times.

You will oversee medication administration, ensure care plans are followed correctly and maintain accurate and up to date records. Working closely with the wider team, you will support effective communication and contribute to a structured, professional and consistent approach to care.

This role requires a confident, organised and resilient individual who can support both residents and staff within a complex care environment.

What We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards
• Medication training and competency in administration
• Experience supporting or leading within a care environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• A calm, reliable and compassionate approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills

About us
Cherrybrook Care Homeis part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.