Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Free meals on shifts

GP Online

Discounts

Employee assistance

Learning and development

Career progression

Refer a Friend £1,000

Job summary

Roby Lodge Care Home in Huyton, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a care team in delivering high quality, person centred support to residents. You will manage shift flow, oversee medications, monitor wellbeing and respond to changes with a focus on safety and dignity.

The role requires Level 2 in Health & Social Care at minimum (Level 3 desirable) and essential medication competency.

Qualifications

• Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate care records and work closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication

Leadership

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)

Job description

About Roby Lodge Care Home

Our 40 bedded home provides residential dementia care in Huyton and supports older people living with dementia. Roby Lodge is a welcoming home with a strong community feel, offering a supportive environment for colleagues to develop their skills and provide high quality, person centred care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.335-£14.95 per hour
• Contracted to 33 or 44 hours per week
• 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 Lodge 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.