Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 16,531 - 23,419; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Uniform provided

On-site parking

Paid breaks

Company pension

Health & wellbeing support

Career development

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting for a well-established residential care home to appoint a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for day shifts in Marton Moss, Blackpool. The role leads a care team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care with a focus on safeguarding and dignity.

You will have a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, previous senior care experience, and strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience as Senior Care Assistant in residential or nursing care.
• Experience administering medication and leading shifts.
• Understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to support, mentor and motivate care team members.
• Strong organisational skills with care planning and record keeping.
• Compassionate, reliable and professional approach delivering outstanding care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team during shifts.
• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Administer medication as per policy.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changing needs.
• Update care records; communicate with colleagues, healthcare professionals and families.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice for residents.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Mentoring

Care planning

Safeguarding

Organisational skills

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Location

Marton Moss, Blackpool

Contract

Permanent | Day Shifts

Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next opportunity with a care provider that truly values both its residents and its team?

Nurse Seekers are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established, high-quality residential care home seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated Day Team.

About You

• A Level 3 qualification (or above) in Health & Social Care.
• Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant within a residential or nursing care setting.
• Experience administering medication and leading shifts.
• A thorough understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to support, mentor and motivate other members of the care team.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, particularly with care planning and record keeping.
• A compassionate, reliable and professional approach with a commitment to delivering outstanding care.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive the highest standards of care whilst providing guidance and support to the wider care team.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supporting the care team throughout your shift.
• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
• Administering medication in line with company policies.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changing needs.
• Updating care records and communicating effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals and families.
• Promoting dignity, independence and choice for every resident.

What's on Offer?

Competitive salary of around £14.50 per hour, depending on experience.

Permanent Day shifts:

• 8:00am - 3:00pm
• 3:00pm - 10:00pm

• Ongoing training and career development.
• Supportive management team.
• Paid breaks.
• Free meals and refreshments whilst on shift.
• Company pension.
• Uniform provided.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Employee recognition schemes and additional rewards.
• Free on-site parking.