Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Maryport; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training & development

Career progression pathways

Supportive, friendly team culture

Staff recognition & appreciation

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare operates Riverside CourtCare Home in Maryport and is seeking a Senior Care Assistant. You will support residents with daily routines, helping with personal care with dignity and respect, and share meaningful moments over meals and activities.

The role emphasizes companionship, emotional support, and being a positive daily presence. NVQ Level 3 (or working toward it) is preferred, and full training is provided to develop your care skills.

Qualifications

• Care experience is essential in this role.
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards it) preferred.

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

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant DAYS– More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Riverside CourtCare Home

Location: Maryport CA15 8AZ
Pay: £14.28per hour

Must have NVQ Level 3 or working towardsit.

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

No two days are the same — and that’s the beauty of it.

You’ll be:

• 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

You don’t need years of experience — you need the right heart.

We’d love you to have:

• 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

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Apply today and start a role where every shift matters.

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