Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Eccles; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for a luxury retirement home in Eccles, Greater Manchester. You will lead the care team on shift, delivering compassionate, person-centred care while ensuring residents maintain independence and dignity.

The role includes day or night shifts, focusing on high standards of care, accurate documentation, and safe medication administration, within a warm living environment for 19 residents.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• Compassionate, patient and person-centred approach.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering compassionate care tailored to residents' individual needs
• Assisting residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence
• Administering medication in accordance with procedures and training
• Maintaining accurate care plans, records and documentation
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns
• Creating a safe, comfortable and positive living environment
• Encouraging social interaction, companionship and meaningful daily activities
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care

Skills

Leadership

Compassionate care

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Days or Nights - Luxury Retirement Home - AV2077

Location: Eccles, Greater Manchester
Pay: £14.45 per hour
Hours: 24 hours per week - Days or Nights

About the Home

We are recruiting on behalf of a welcoming, family-owned residential care home in Eccles, Greater Manchester, which has proudly served the local community for over 20 years.

Supporting just 19 residents, the home offers a personal and homely environment where individuality, dignity and quality of life are at the heart of everything the team does. Situated in an attractive residential area, the home is less than 10 minutes from Manchester city centre by car and benefits from good public transport links.

Led by an experienced manager with a strong background in care, the home is committed to providing a highly professional service with a genuine personal touch. It welcomes residents requiring long-term residential care, as well as those seeking short-term convalescence, respite or holiday stays.

The team believes every resident deserves to feel valued, respected and cherished. With an emphasis on individual needs, attention to detail and meaningful companionship, residents are encouraged to enjoy their independence, maintain their interests and feel part of a supportive community.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting and guiding the care team during your shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading, mentoring and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering compassionate care tailored to residents' individual needs
• Assisting residents with daily living activities while promoting dignity and independence
• Administering medication in accordance with procedures and training
• Maintaining accurate care plans, records and documentation
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns
• Creating a safe, comfortable and positive living environment
• Encouraging social interaction, companionship and meaningful daily activities
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain consistently high standards of care

About You

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home
• A compassionate, patient and person-centred approach
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to lead, motivate and support colleagues
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail