Senior Care Assistant

Jupiter Recruitment; Lytham Moss; On-site; GBP 15,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant at a leading residential care home in Lytham, Lancashire. You will provide high-quality care, lead a team, and support residents' wellbeing in a nurturing environment. This role also offers excellent benefits and a salary of £13 per hour.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Life assurance

Access to training courses

Employee assistance programme

Family friendly policies

Free uniform and DBS check

Qualifications

• Hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care.
• Experience leading a team in delivering care.
• Ability to motivate and support colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of care assistants.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Support residents with personal care and activities.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Listening

Leadership

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Senior Care Assistant, Lytham Saint Annes

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Client:

Jupiter Recruitment

Location:

Lytham Saint Annes, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

7

Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Lytham, Lancashire area. You will be working for one of UK's leading healthcare providers

This is a residential care home an provides dedicated residential care and support for people in an adapted setting, designed for both your ease of access and comfort

**To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care**

As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include:

• You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well
• Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing
• You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records

The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role:

• Passionate about caring for older people
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care
• You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative
• Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important
• Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths
• Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we'd love to hear from you

The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £13.00 per hour and the annual salary is £14,872 per annum. This exciting position is a permanent part time role for 22 hours a week working through nights. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave
• Life assurance
• A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases
• Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications
• Genuine career progression and development opportunities
• Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice
• Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support
• Access to wellbeing resources
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Family friendly policies
• Long service awards
• Free uniform and DBS check
• Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme
• Healthcare scheme at competitive rates

Reference ID: 6401

To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV