Senior Care Assistant

The Porterbrook Care Home; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Sheffield is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional, person-centred care for its residents. This full-time role involves leading the care team during shifts, ensuring high standards of care and medication administration. Join a supportive environment where you can thrive and contribute to a caring community.

Benefits

Paid breaks and handover

Free DBS check

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Pension scheme

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Experience in a similar senior role is necessary.
• Confident with medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team during shifts.
• Administer medications safely and effectively.
• Build positive relationships with residents and their families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Reliability

Proactiveness

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

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Care and Support - The Porterbrook Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Mixed - Days & Nights

Contracted hours: 36

Located in the leafy suburb of Crosspool, The Porterbrook Care Home provides personalised Residential and Dementia care for up to 44 residents in a warm and welcoming environment.

We are now looking for a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our team across both day and night shifts. If you are a natural leader who is passionate about providing person-centred care and supporting others to succeed, we would love to hear from you.

What We Offer:

• £13.00 per hour (Day Shift)
• £13.50 per hour (Night Shift)
• Paid breaks and paid handover
• Full-time and part-time contracts available
• Free DBS check, uniform, and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme and ongoing training opportunities

What You Will Do:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead by example — supporting and guiding the care team during your shift, administering medication safely, and ensuring residents receive exceptional, person-centred care. Whether on days or nights, you will build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues, and contribute to a calm, caring, and well-organised home environment.

What We’re Looking For:

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care
• Ideally working towards NVQ Level 3
• Experience in a similar senior care role
• Confident administering medication and supporting care teams
• A compassionate, reliable, and proactive approach
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skill

About us:
The Porterbrook Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market leading care provider with over 100 homes across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering outstanding care in specialist settings and creating supportive workplaces where our teams can grow and flourish.

Our five core values – Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity – define everything we do. If you share these values and want to bring your skills to a role where you are truly appreciated, we would love to hear from you.