Senior Care Assistant NIGHTS

Harbour Healthcare; Consett; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full training & development

Career progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Staff recognition & appreciation

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare, at Abigail Lodge Care Home in Consett, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for day shifts. You will support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care and meals, and provide companionship with dignity and respect.

You should have NVQ Level 3 (or be working towards it). We offer full training, progression opportunities, a supportive team, and flexible shifts. A rewarding role that makes a real difference every day.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 3 or working towards it.
• Care experience is essential.
• Full training provided.

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- DAYS - More Than a Job, It’s a Calling

38.5 hours

Harbour Healthcare

Abigail Lodge Care Home

Location: Consett DH8 7NJ

Pay: £13.18 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

• 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

• 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?

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