Senior Care Assistant

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Dewsbury; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for Ashworth Grange in Dewsbury. Permanent, full-time (33 hours per week) with alternating weekends. Salary £13.85 per hour. Sponsorship not available. Join a team focused on compassionate, person-centred care and a warm, home-like community for residents.

You’ll support residents’ daily living, supervise junior staff, and help maintain dignity and comfort, in a role that emphasizes empathy and teamwork.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this).
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care by supporting/assisting residents with daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new staff in all aspects of their work in the Home.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs, preserving comfort and dignity.
• Assist in promotion of continence and delivery of care for residents who are dying or with progressive illness.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs and written daily records.
• Support residents in social activities and hobbies within the Home.
• Answer nurse call system, doors and telephones, pass on messages promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Organised

Flexible

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant Days and Nights

Location: Ashworth Grange, Ashworth Green, Dewsbury, West Yorkshire

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternative weekends)

Salary: £13.85phr

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join the team at Ashworth Grange based in Dewsbury. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.