Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare; Maryport; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training and development

Career progression

Team recognition

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare in Maryport is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts at Riverside Court Care Home. The role offers £14.28 per hour, with full paid training and development opportunities.

You will support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care with dignity, and help create meaningful moments through meals and companionship. No sponsorship is offered for this home; NVQ Level 3 or working towards it is required.

Qualifications

• Kindness and reliability are essential for daily care duties.
• Good communication skills with residents and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn with full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Help 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

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or working towards it

Job description

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

Harbour Healthcare

Riverside CourtCare Home

Location: Maryport CA15 8AZ

Pay: £14.28 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?

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

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

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

• 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.

Ready to Make a Difference?

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