Senior Care Assistant – Bank

Orchard Care Homes; Grimsby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Grimsby is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to support person-centred care at their modern home. This role involves assessing individual needs, leading a care team, and ensuring high care standards. The ideal candidate will possess relevant leadership experience and qualifications, contributing to the well-being of residents in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card & App access

Comprehensive training and career development

Recognition schemes and annual awards

Free uniform and parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Experience in Older People’s care or dementia care required.
• Level 3 qualification preferred; support available for Level 2 candidates.
• Training in medication management provided.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs and develop person-centred care plans.
• Lead and supervise the care team effectively.
• Communicate with residents, families, and external professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Empathy

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

Eaton Ct, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, DN34 4UD

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to develop your skills or a Healthcare Assistant looking to take your first steps into supervising a team? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receives the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Senior Care Assistant – Eaton Court

Shifts: 7pm - 7am - Flexible for Days and Nights

Location: Augusta Street, Grimsby, DN34 4UD

Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care tailored to individual needs. Our focus includes appropriate medication management and providing meaningful activities for all residents.

You will work closely with our care team and liaise with the multi-disciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care are maintained.

As a Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities include assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring the physical, emotional, and medical needs of residents are met. You will be trained to administer medication safely, with ongoing support to ensure competency.

Previous experience in Older People’s care or dementia care is required. A Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is preferred; however, Level 2 qualified candidates will be supported to achieve Level 3 through our career pathway.

Our Orchard Academy offers bespoke training to develop your leadership, clinical knowledge, and advocacy skills.

Main Duties

• Assess, plan, deliver, and evaluate high standards of personalised nursing care.
• Respect residents’ dignity, privacy, independence, and choice.
• Lead, supervise, support, and develop the care team.
• Communicate effectively with external professionals, residents, and their families.

About Orchard Care Homes

Eaton Court is a modern, welcoming home located near Grimsby Town train station and local parks, providing 24-hour nursing care across two floors.

We are proud winners of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care Home Group at the 2021 CHA (Care Home Awards).

With over 15 years of experience, Orchard Care Homes is dedicated to serving older adults and being an integral part of the local community. We invest in our staff’s professional development through extensive training and career progression opportunities.

• Blue Light Discount Card & App access.
• Comprehensive training and career development from day one.
• Recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference’ and annual awards.
• Free uniform and parking.
• 24/7 Employee Support Hub for confidential support.