Senior Care Assistant BANK

Harbour Healthcare; Stanley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare operates Hollie Hill Care Home in Stanley and is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. This role involves supporting residents with daily routines, assisting with personal care with dignity, and sharing meals and meaningful moments.

The position offers competitive pay and full training opportunities to help you grow within the team. Located in Stanley, the home values compassion, reliability, and clear communication.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• Care experience essential.
• Willingness to learn; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

Skills

Compassion

Reliability

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant- BANK - More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Hollie Hill Care Home

Location: Stanley DH9 6QZ

Pay: £13.29 per hour

Must have NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.

We are not offering Sponsorship at this home.

• Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?
• Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone’s whole day?
• Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?
• If you said YES… we want to meet you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn’t just care work. It’s life-changing work.

What We’re Looking For

• Kindness that can’t be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A team player that can makes a difference every day.

Care Experience Is Essential In This Role.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive pay
• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes — and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow. This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Harbour Healthcare have won many accolades and awards over the years from carehome.co.uk Top 20 Awards, now for the 5th year running as well as Disability Confident Committed.

Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard.

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