Senior Care Assistant

The Sycamores Care Home; Tameside; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants under 16

Discounts via partner network

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

The Sycamores Care Home in Newton, Hyde, is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to support a team delivering safe, person-centred care to our residents. You will oversee the smooth running of your shift, assist with medication, monitor wellbeing and communicate with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

A SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required, Level 3 desirable. We offer 33 hours per week on days, paid DBS, uniform, life assurance and access to

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ 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.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership skills

Caring, compassionate approach

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or willingness to study towards

Tools

Medication administration competency

Job description

Care and Support - The Sycamores Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Days

Contracted hours: 33hrs per week

About The Sycamores Care Home
The Sycamores is a 52 bedded, purpose built care home in Newton, Hyde, providing residential and residential dementia care. The home has a warm, welcoming atmosphere, with comfortable communal areas, a conservatory, hair salon and landscaped garden. Our team focuses on person centred care, creating a supportive environment where residents feel comfortable, valued and at home.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 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

About Care Concern Group
[Care Home Name] 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.