Senior Care Assistant

PSR Solutions; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Job summary

PSR Solutions is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a well-established nursing home in Carlisle. You will join a dedicated team delivering compassionate, person-centred care during 8pm–8am shifts, guiding colleagues and ensuring high standards stay in line with best practice.

We seek candidates with N/SVQ Level 3 (or working towards it), strong communication skills, and a proactive, caring approach. DBS/PVG check and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• N/SVQ Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Medication training is desirable (training can be provided)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Positive, proactive approach with a genuine passion for care
• Willingness to undertake PVG check and full UK work eligibility

Responsibilities

• Lead by example to deliver high-quality, person-centred care
• Support and mentor junior care staff within the team
• Ensure care plans and regulatory standards are followed

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

N/SVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant

Carlisle

£15.50 per hour | £35,464 per annum | Full Time | Night Shift | No Sponsorship or Visa Switch Available

A small, welcoming and well-established nursing home in Carlisle is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team on a permanent basis.

Benefits and Working Conditions

• Permanent contract working full-time hours
• 12-hour night shifts, working 8pm-8am
• Competitive hourly pay rate of £15.50 per hour, equivalent to £35,464 per annum
• Choice of day or night shifts to support work-life balance
• Access to excellent learning and development opportunities, including ongoing training and career progression
• Opportunity to deliver high-quality, person-centred care while promoting independence, dignity, and respect
• Supportive management team with a strong focus on staff wellbeing
• Free on-site parking available for all staff

Role Overview

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest standards of person-centred care are delivered to residents. You will lead by example, supporting and guiding the care team to provide compassionate, consistent care in line with best practice, regulatory standards, and individual care plans.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

• N/SVQ Level 3 qualified (or working towards)
• Medication training is desirable (training can be provided)
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• A positive, proactive approach with a genuine passion for care
• Enthusiastic, motivated, and confident working as part of a close-knit team
• Ability to support, mentor, and motivate junior staff
• Full eligibility to work in the UK (no sponsorship or visa switch available).
• Willingness to undertake a PVG check.

Please note any offers of employment are subject to an Enhanced DBS/PVG/Access NI check and employment reference checks in addition to verification of UK professional registration (if applicable), right to work in the UK and Occupational Health clearance.

PSR Solutions is an equal opportunities recruiter and applications are welcome from anyone meeting the specified criteria regardless of age, gender, race/ethnicity, religion or belief, disability, sexual orientation or any other personal circumstances.