Senior Care Assistant (Days)

Evermore Care Homes; Chorley; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15.00 per hour

Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour

Refer a Friend £500

Health Cash Plan (dental, optical, GP)

Blue Light Card membership

Training and career development

Free enhanced DBS and onsite parking

Job summary

Evermore Care is recruiting a Day Senior Care Assistant to join Astley View Care Home in Chorley, Lancashire. You will lead by example, mentor Care Assistants, administer medication, support care planning, and uphold high standards of person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia.

The role requires leadership experience in elderly/dementia care, NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent, and a commitment to consistent, high-quality care.

Qualifications

• Leadership or mentoring experience in elderly/dementia care.
• Proven ability to provide outstanding person-centred care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Support care planning and update care documentation.
• Lead by example and mentor Care Assistants during shifts.
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and dignified resident care.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centred care

Dementia care

Care planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Days

Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Service: Astley View Care Home

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour

Hours: 8pm - 8am, on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Tired of feeling undervalued? New School Year, New You? Join a care provider that invests in its people, offers structured career development, and gives Senior Care Assistants the opportunity to truly lead make a genuine impact.

To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed further.

At Astley View Care Home, we're seeking a compassionate and motivated day Senior Care Assistant to support our care team in delivering exceptional person-centred care to residents living with a range of needs, including dementia.

Working alongside the management team, you'll lead by example, mentor Care Assistants, administer medication, support care planning, and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained throughout every shift.

Why Join Evermore Care?

• £15.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour
• Consistent full-time rota (3-4 shifts per week)
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £500
• Health Cash Plan including dental, optical and virtual GP access
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Free enhanced DBS and onsite parking

This is an exciting opportunity to support our management team by guiding our amazing team of Care Assistants in the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

About the Role:

As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key leadership role within the home, supporting and guiding our Care Assistants to deliver exceptional, person-centred care throughout the day. You'll lead by example, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and dignified support while maintaining the high standards Evermore Care is known for.

You'll be responsible for administering medication, monitoring residents' wellbeing, responding appropriately to changes in their needs, and updating care documentation as required. Working closely with the wider management team and healthcare professionals, you'll help create a positive environment where residents can thrive and team members feel supported to deliver their very best.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant who is passionate about dementia and elderly care and is looking to further develop their leadership skills within a modern, award-winning care home.

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

About Us:

At Evermore Care, we prioritise delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members' continuous development. Our core values - Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom - guide every decision made within our service.

In 2024, Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Astley View:

Our stunning, newly purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, sweet shop, beauty salon, and video call lounges, Astley View is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Care Assistant in an Outstanding service and with an employer who truly CARES

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is designed to help every applicant perform at their best.