Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; South Shields; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in care for older people is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in South Shields. Responsible for implementing personalized care plans, this role requires NVQ qualification and prior experience in elderly care. Attractive benefits and training opportunities available for career development.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes and annual awards

Free Uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Previous care experience within Older People’s or dementia care settings.
• Preferably qualified to Level 3 in Health and Social Care; support provided for Level 3 achievement.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate personalized nursing care.
• Lead and develop the care team while ensuring respect and dignity for individuals.
• Administer medication safely and maintain competency.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Stanhope Parade, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE33 4BA

Senior Care Assistant

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Senior Care Assistant

Job Type Permanent Job Category Senior Carer Shift Type Mixed (Days & Nights) Shift Structure 33 Hours Per week Closing Date 31 July 2025 Pay £13.80

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receive the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Rates of pay:

• NVQ level 2in Health and Social care:£12.81per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care:£13.80per hour

Senior Care Assistant – Flexi Day and Night Shifts 33 hours per week

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.

As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.

You will have previous care experience, within Older People’s care or within a dementia setting. It is preferrable to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. However, if you are qualified to Level 2, we will support you to achieve your Level 3 via our career pathway.

Main Duties

• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
• To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
• You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support and develop the care team.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.

Benefits:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
• Free Uniform and car parking.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

About Orchard Care Homes

In the heart of a residential area, close to Chichester Metro stop, Ashlea Mews is a modern, two-storey residential care home that provides quality care for up to 40 residents, including dementia support.

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.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

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