Senior Care Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Grimsby is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team. The role involves assessing individual needs, developing care plans, supervising staff, and delivering high-quality care to residents. Candidates should have Level 3 in Health & Social Care and experience in elderly care. The position offers a salary of £13.80 per hour and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts across shopping and dining

Employee recognition schemes

24/7 confidential employee assistance

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or dementia support is essential.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills required.
• Willingness to continue learning and developing professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care records.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.
• Support residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
• Promote dignity, independence, and choice for residents.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Reliability

Supervisory Skills

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Eaton Court Nursing Home - Eaton Ct, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 4UD
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Day/Night

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key leadership role within our care team. You’ll be responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard. You’ll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Eaton Court Nursing Home

Eaton Court, within a short distance of Grimsby Town train station and close to several parks, is a modern and intimate home, providing 24 hour nursing care and set across two floors.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.

Apply today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Salary / Benefits: £13.80 per hour