Senior Care Assistant (Days) Maternity Cover

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Plymouth is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents with personal care and engage them in a variety of activities. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or the willingness to obtain this qualification. The position offers flexible work patterns, rewarding benefits, and a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working patterns

Training and career progression opportunities

Discounts on shopping and entertainment

FREE mental health support programmes

Staff recognition award ceremonies

FREE eye test and discounted glasses

On-site parking

Cashback card for savings

Qualifications

• Compassionate and caring individuals with a desire to work in the care sector.
• Ability to engage and support residents in activities.
• Flexible and prepared for varied duties.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care needs.
• Engage residents in various activities for wellbeing.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Adaptability

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days) Maternity Leave from November 2025

Devonshire House & Lodge - Woolwell Road - Roborough - Plymouth - PL6 7JW

Harbour Healthcare.

£13.36Per Hour

Must have NVQ Level 3 or working on it.

We are not offering Sponsorship

Are you ambitious? Do you want something else? Are you looking for new energy?

We are on the hunt in Plymouthfor our next amazing Senior Care Assistants!

Our Care teams are the superheroes of the business, supporting our residents and providing peace of mind to families that their loved ones are in the best of care.

Have you ever asked the question – Why get into Care?

• Care is one of the most rewarding jobs you can do.
• We can offer Flexible working patterns to suit your needs.
• Training and Development opportunities are tailored to you.
• Great company benefits.
• Real Job satisfaction
• You are providing peace of mind for family members.

What are the Tangible benefits for working for Harbour?

• Discounts on Shopping, Fashion, Days out, Travel, Entertainment and lots more!
• FREE face-to-face counselling, for you and your family!
• Staff recognition award ceremonies
• £30 voucher available every month for the nominated ‘Employee of the month’
• Opportunities for training and career progression
• Salary Sacrifice Pension scheme
• Blue Light Card – up to 50% discount across 100’s of retailers
• Access to a FREE eye test and discounted glasses
• Cashback card – save up to £500 annually, can be used at over 80 big brands
• Wellbeing portal:
• FREE meditation series
• FREE wellbeing podcasts & live virtual events
• FREE mental health support programmes
• FREE workout plans
• FREE Live digital gym classes
• FREE mindset and wellbeing series
• Seasonal Company events, competitions and incentives
• Refer a friend scheme – earn upto £250 when referring a friend to work for Harbour Healthcare
• On-site parking
• Flex Earn – Earned wage access

The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. Our residents are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. However, as a general guide, duties may include some support with personal care needs, as well as help to take part in a wide range of special interests and activities that support their health and wellbeing such as arts and crafts, watching the footie, drama, musical evenings, gardening, shopping trips and social occasions.

Who are Harbour Healthcare?

We are a Family run business with 22Care Homes across the UK and are growing year by year.

Inclusion is how we unleash the power of diversity. We strive to foster belonging and empowerment at work. Harbour Healthcare listen and engage with our diverse communities, and we value teamwork within our diverse workplace.

Having family traditions at heart, our philosophyis actually quite simple. We strive to provide an excellent standard of care to our residents, treating them with complete dignity and respect.

We are looking for people who care regardless of qualifications or experience. We care more about you sharing and demonstrating our values, which are, -

• Humility
• Accountability
• Achievement
• Passion
• Integrity

We will give you all the training and support you need, such as obtaining a qualification in health and social care and opportunities for promotion and career growth.

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.

Please note that all our positions require an Enhanced DBS check in relation to Children and Adults.

Interested? – Go on and click that apply button now!

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