Senior Care Assistant - Female only

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Welcome bonus

Monthly pay

Free parking

Free uniform

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Dovehaven Rest Home in Southport is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (days or nights) to lead a small care team and deliver person-centred care with dignity.

Role involves 12-hour shifts, either days or nights, with a rota and Real Living Wage premium. A £300 welcome bonus is offered after probation, with ongoing training and career development opportunities in a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in elderly care setting
• Previous supervisory experience within a care or nursing home setting
• Enhanced DBS
• Alternate weekend availability

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care with dignity and compassion
• Support residents’ emotional wellbeing and independence
• Manage and support the care team during your shift
• Supervise and support less experienced staff
• Ensure adherence to CQC guidelines and best practices
• Promote high standards of care throughout the home
• Work with colleagues to maintain a safe environment
• Complete care documentation and handovers
• Take responsibility and use initiative when required
• Support elderly residents with their daily care needs

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Compassion

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

Dovehaven Rest Home, Southport

33hrsnights or 22hrsdays – 8– 8– on a rota basis – Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

£300 Welcome Bonus!

Looking for a rewarding role where leadership and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. If you enjoy supporting others, leading by example, and making a real difference to residents’ lives, this is a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off
• £300 Welcome Bonus after successful probation
• Strong, supportive team on every shift
• Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end
• A calmer, more focused environment on nights
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly
• Career development opportunities
• A rewarding leadership role where your experience is valued

A Role That Fits How You Work

Night shifts are ideal if you prefer:

• A quieter, more structured pace
• Working closely with a small, trusted team
• Having the space to deliver thoughtful, person-centred care
• Greater autonomy and responsibility
• Supporting and supervising other members of the care team

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy:

• A more social and active environment
• Building meaningful relationships with residents and their families
• Supporting activities and daily routines

About Dovehaven Rest Home

Dovehaven Rest Home is a friendly and established care home in Southport providing high-quality care and support for elderly residents in a safe, comfortable, and welcoming environment.

Take a look at the home: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/dovehaven-residential-home

What You’ll Be Doing

• Delivering personal care with dignity and compassion
• Supporting residents’ emotional wellbeing and independence
• Managing and supporting the care team during your shift
• Supervising and supporting less experienced staff
• Ensuring care staff adhere to CQC guidelines and best practices
• Promoting high standards of care throughout the home
• Working closely with colleagues to maintain a safe environment
• Accurately completing care documentation and handovers
• Taking responsibility and using initiative when required
• Supporting elderly residents with their daily care needs

What Matters Most

We will support you to be the best senior carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Excellent communicators with strong written skills
• Self-motivated, resilient, and well organised
• Comfortable working independently and leading by example
• Experienced within elderly care settings
• Team players who support and encourage others
• Able to work well under pressure and adapt to the needs of the home
• Passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Previous supervisory experience within a care or nursing home setting
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care essential
• Alternate weekend availability required
• Enhanced DBS required
• No sponsorship available

What You’ll Get

• £300 Welcome Bonus after successful probation
• Monthly pay
• Paid DBS
• Free on-site parking
• Free uniform
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• Pension scheme
• Excellent work environment
• Ongoing training and development
• Career progression opportunities

Important Information

• Day or Night shifts available
• Full-time or Part-time contract available
• 2x or 3x12-hour shifts per week
• Alternate weekends required
• No sponsorship available
• Enhanced DBS required

Please note – There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why female-only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting female residents.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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