Senior Care Assistant - Lead Shift in Dementia Care

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Free meal during shifts

GP Online

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Recognition initiatives

Refer a Friend £1,000 bonus

Job summary

Oakland is a 40-bed care home just outside Rochdale, part of Care Concern Group. We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team, delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and ensuring smooth shift operations.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate records, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals. NVQ2 minimum with Level 3 desirable, medication training essential, and leadership skills are valued.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency
• Experience supporting or leading a care team
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care
• Oversee medication and monitor residents’ wellbeing
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care

Skills

NVQ Level 2

Leadership skills

Medication training

Communication skills

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2

Level 3 desirable

Job description

Oakland is a 40-bed care home just outside Rochdale, part of Care Concern Group. We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team, delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care to our residents and ensuring smooth shift operations.

You will oversee medication, monitor wellbeing, maintain accurate records, and communicate with families and healthcare professionals. NVQ2 minimum with Level 3 desirable, medication training essential, and leadership skills are valued.