Senior Care Assistant Days

Sandstone Care Group; Longridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Longridge is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a dedicated team in providing high-quality, person-centred care. Successful candidates will have experience in a senior care role, strong leadership skills, and NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or a willingness to obtain it. This role involves supervising staff, providing personal care, and contributing to care planning. We offer competitive pay and a range of benefits to ensure our staff feel valued and supported.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay options

Free wellbeing program

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Compassionate and professional approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise care staff to ensure high-quality care delivery.
• Provide personal care, emotional support, and companionship to residents.
• Administer and manage medication safely according to standards.
• Contribute to care planning and risk assessments.
• Support the Home Manager with staff development and operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment.

Skills

Leadership skills

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Compassionate care approach

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days). Longridge Hall Care Home

• Hourly Rate: £14.95 per hour
• Hours: 38.5 hours per week (3-4 shifts per week on a rolling rota)
• Shift Pattern: 8:00 am – 8:00 pm

Are you an experienced care professional looking to take the next step in your career? Join the team at Longridge Hall Care Home, where we provide high-quality, person-centred care in a warm and inclusive environment. With 60 modern en-suite rooms and a vibrant community, Longridge Hall is a place where both residents and staff feel valued and supported.

We are seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead and support our day team. This is a key role for someone with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering exceptional care.

In this role, you will :

• Lead and supervise care staff to ensure consistent, high-quality care delivery.
• Provide personal care, emotional support, and companionship to residents.
• Administer and manage medication safely in line with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to care planning and complete risk assessments to support individual needs.
• Support the Home Manager with staff development, record-keeping, and day-to-day operations.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents and visitors.
• Communicate effectively with families and healthcare professionals to support holistic care.

What We’re Looking For :

• Previous experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A compassionate and professional approach to care.
• Flexibility to work on a rolling rota.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits :

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer :

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.