Senior Care Assistant

Roby House Care Home; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group Life Assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & Development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend £1,000

Job summary

Roby House Care Home in Huyton, Knowsley area, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a night shift and deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents. You will guide the team, ensure smooth shift operation, and oversee medication administration.

Responsibilities include maintaining care records, monitoring residents’ wellbeing, and communicating with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required at minimum.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support your team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee your shift to ensure care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication management and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Care experience

Medication administration

Education

Health & Social Care Level 2

Level 3 desirable

Job description

About Roby House Care Home

Our 55 bedded home provides residential and nursing care in Huyton and supports older people, including those requiring palliative care. Roby House is a welcoming home with a warm, community focused feel, offering a supportive environment for colleagues to develop their skills and provide high quality care across a varied resident group.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Night Shift
• Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

• [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

• Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Roby House is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust | Respect | Passion | Kindness | Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.