Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Lofthouse; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Lofthouse is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering high-quality care. Responsibilities include assessing individual needs, developing care plans, and mentoring staff. Candidates should possess Level 3 in Health & Social Care, have experience in elderly care, and demonstrate strong leadership skills. This position offers various benefits including discounts, recognition schemes, and a pension plan.

Benefits

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support.
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administering medication safely and accurately.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and updating care records.

Skills

Leadership

Compassion

Communication

Reliability

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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
• 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

Benefits and Support

• 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 through an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) helpline and wellbeing app that is available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
• Fully funded DBS check

About Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home

Located with easy links to Leeds and Wakefield, Lofthouse Grange & Lodge is a modern home specialising in the care of older people, with the Grange providing 24hr residential care for 31 residents, and the Lodge providing additional round the clock dementia care to 57 residents. 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.