Senior Care Assistant

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary

Full-time

Discounts

Wellness program

Long-service rewards

Annual leave

Referral bonus

Training opportunities

Job summary

Gillespie Recruitment Ltd has partnered with a well-established care provider to recruit a Senior Care Assistant for a residential, nursing and dementia care service in the Gateshead area.

You will lead shifts, support colleagues and deliver person-centred care, helping residents maintain independence, dignity and quality of life. This is a full-time, permanent role offering ongoing training and career development.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Team Leader.
• Experience supporting older adults, dementia, residential or nursing care residents.
• Medication administration experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to remain calm and organised under pressure.
• Caring, compassionate and professional approach.
• Genuine passion for delivering exceptional care.
• Team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care teams during shifts.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with daily living activities.
• Monitor resident wellbeing and respond to changing needs.
• Support induction, training and development of new staff.
• Promote safeguarding, dignity and best practice.
• Collaborate with senior colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Caring approach

Team player

Dementia care

Medication administration

Calm under pressure

Compassionate

Job description

Ready to take the next step in your care career and make a real difference every day?

Gillespie Recruitment is proud to be working with a well-established care provider to recruit a Senior Care Assistant for a highly regarded residential, nursing and dementia care service in the Gateshead area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Supervisor, Residential Care Worker, Dementia Support Worker, or Care Practitioner looking to join a supportive organisation where residents truly come first.

You'll play a key role in leading shifts, supporting colleagues, ensuring high standards of care, and helping residents maintain their independence, dignity and quality of life.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting care teams during shifts
• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Supporting residents with all aspects of daily living
• Monitoring resident wellbeing and responding to changing needs
• Supporting the induction, training and development of new staff
• Promoting safeguarding, dignity and best practice at all times
• Working closely with senior colleagues and healthcare professionals

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within a Senior Care Assistant or Care Team Leader role
• Experience supporting older adults, dementia care, residential care or nursing care residents
• Medication administration experience
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• The ability to remain calm and organised under pressure
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional care
• A team-focused attitude and willingness to support colleagues

The Service

• Well-established residential, nursing and dementia care setting
• Good reputation for delivering high-quality care
• Resident-centred approach focused on dignity and wellbeing
• Supportive management team and positive working environment
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional development

What’s On Offer?

• Competitive salary
• Full-time permanent position (45 hours per week)
• Food, drink, retail, cinema and leisure discounts
• Spa and wellness discounts
• Monthly employee recognition awards
• Long-service rewards and additional annual leave
• Recommend-a-friend bonus scheme
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities