Senior Care Assistant DAYS

Harbour Healthcare; Stanley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Career progression pathways

Staff recognition events

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for DAY shifts at Hollie Hill Care Home in Stanley. You will support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care, help prepare meals, provide companionship, and contribute to a caring, respectful environment. Training is provided and sponsorship is not offered for this home.

The role offers 38.5 hours per week with hourly pay of £13.29, emphasizing kindness, reliability, and strong communication as core requirements.

Qualifications

• Care experience preferred as a baseline.
• Full training provided to new carers.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily routines and activities.
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Prepare meals and share meaningful moments.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Help create a warm, smiling environment for residents.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Job description

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

38.5 hours

Harbour Healthcare

Hollie Hill Care Home

Location: Stanley DH9 6QZ

Pay: £13.29 per hour

PLEASE NOTE WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS HOME

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.

• 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

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.