Senior Care Assistant - Bank

Orchard Care Homes; Robin Hood; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A respected care provider in the United Kingdom seeks a Senior Care Assistant to enhance the care team. You will lead and support the delivery of exceptional services, ensuring residents receive the utmost care. A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care is essential, along with experience in elderly care. The role offers a competitive salary of £13.80 per hour with ample development opportunities.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts across various sectors

Employee recognition schemes

Support through Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support.
• Confident leadership and supervisory skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and update care records.
• Liaise with healthcare professionals and families.
• Support residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities.
• Ensure the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming.

Skills

Leadership

Medication Administration

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Bank

45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3LG

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Location: Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home – 45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3LG

Salary: £13.80 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Bank

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key leadership role within our care team. You’ll be responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard. You’ll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
• Administering medication safely and accurately
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
• Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
• Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
• Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
• Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is:

• Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
• A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
• Compassionate, patient, and reliable
• A great communicator and team player
• Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

Everything You’ll Love

• Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
• Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
• Excellent employee recognition schemes such as “Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
• Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
• Company-supported pension scheme
• Fully funded DBS check

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.

Apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.