Senior Care Assistant

Peoplebank; Tameside; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meals during shifts

GP Online

Discounts

EAP programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Greatwood House Care Home in Denton (near Manchester) invites applications for a Senior Care Assistant on a full-time night shift. Contracted hours are 33 or 44 per week with DBS, pension and uniform provided.

You will lead a team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care and manage shifts effectively. Essential: NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum) and medication administration competency; Level 3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Medication administration

Team leadership

Care best practices

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Care and Support - Greatwood House Care Home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 33 or 44hrs per week

About Greatwood House Care Home

Our 60 bedded home provides residential and residential dementia care. Located in Denton, just outside Manchester, Greatwood House is a friendly and welcoming home with bright communal spaces, a lovely conservatory and landscaped garden. With a strong family atmosphere and a caring team, it is a great place for colleagues to build meaningful relationships and make a real difference to residents.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 33 or 44 hours per week
• Paid 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

• 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
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role

About Care Concern Group

Greatwood House 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.