Senior Care Assistant ( maternity cover)

Harbour Healthcare Limited; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training

Career progression

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare at Maple Lodge Care Home in Sunderland is seeking a Senior Care Assistant on a maternity cover basis for 33 hours per week. You will support residents with daily routines, personal care, meals, and companionship, delivering compassionate care with dignity.

Full training provided, with opportunities for development. NVQ Level 3 or progress toward it is required, and a caring, reliable team player will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Kindness that can’t be taught.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility.
• Good communication skills.
• Willingness to learn (full training provided!).
• A team player that can make a difference every day.
• Care experience is essential in this role.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Good communication

Willingness to learn

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 3 or working towards it

Job description

Senior Care Assistant- Maternity Cover 33 Hours– More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

Harbour Healthcare

Maple Lodge Care Home

Location: Sunderland SR5 5SF
Pay: £12.99 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?

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

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 make a difference every day.
• Care experience is essential in this role.

What You’ll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• 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?

Be someone’s reason to feel safe, valued and heard.

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