Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; South Hams; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A family-run care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Plymouth. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and activities, requiring NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or working towards it. The position offers flexible working patterns, training opportunities, and a chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents. Competitive rate of £13.36 per hour is offered. Apply now if you have the ambition to care for others!

Benefits

Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out

FREE face-to-face counselling

Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme

Monthly £30 voucher for Employee of the Month

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

Cashback card

Opportunities for training and career progression

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or working on it.
• Experience in care is preferred but a caring attitude matters more.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide support with personal care needs.
• Assist residents with activities.
• Help with arts and crafts and other social occasions.

Skills

Caring attitude

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or working towards it

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Bank)

Devonshire House & Lodge - Woolwell Road - Roborough - Plymouth - PL6 7JW

Harbour Healthcare.

£13.36 Per Hour

Must have NVQ Level 3 or working on it.

We are not offering Sponsorship.

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Plymouth for our next amazing Senior Care Assistants!

Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

Why get into Care?

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real Job satisfaction.
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.

Benefits

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies.
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’.
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers.
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses.
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands.
• Wellbeing portal:
  • FREE meditation series
  • FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
  • FREE mental health support programmes
  • FREE workout plans
  • FREE Live digital gym classes
  • FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives.
• Refer a friend scheme – earn up to £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare.
• On-site parking.
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access.

Duties

• Provide support with personal care needs.
• Assist residents with a wide range of special interests and activities.
• Help with arts and crafts.
• Support with watching football, drama, musical evenings.
• Help with gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.
• Ensure each resident is treated as an individual.

About Harbour Healthcare

We are a family‑run business with 42 care homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work and value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Our philosophy is simple: provide an excellent standard of care, treating residents with complete dignity and respect.

Values

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

Qualifications and Experience

• NVQ Level 3 in health and social care or working towards it.
• Enhanced DBS check (children and adults). All positions require this.
• Experience in care is preferred but we care more about shared values and a caring attitude.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

Harbour Healthcare has won many accolades, including carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards for five consecutive years and Disability Confident Committed.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Interested? – Go on and click that apply button now!