Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Lancashire County Council; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Pay Award Pending

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is hiring a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) on a part-time basis in Lancashire. The role involves leading a care team to deliver high-quality care for older people across our services.

A willingness to complete Level 3 and NVQ 2 in health and social care is required, with opportunities to progress and a comprehensive induction provided. Salary is quoted as 25,949-25,989 per annum for 23.33 hours per week, with pro-rata pay for this part-time position.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in health and social care or equivalent.
• Willing to complete level 3.
• Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach and motivate a care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Support older people to live their lives their way.

Skills

Team leadership

Coaching

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willing to complete Level 3

Job description

Job Description

Salary 25,949-25,989 per annum | 23.33 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Castleford | Clitheroe, Lancashire

Job Description

Salary 25,949-25,989 per annum | 23.33 hours per week | Permanent, Part time | Castleford | Clitheroe, Lancashire

Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Please note that we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Rota details:

• 23.33 hours per week
• 6 week rolling rota

We have lots to offer, including:

• Competitive salaries
• Amazing staff benefits
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Opportunities to progress
• Pay Award Pending

Do you want to make a real and positive difference to the lives of older people? We are looking for people that have the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you want to support Older People to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will need to hold an NVQ level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete level 3. In addition, you will have experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

Our committed team provides care to more than 1,000 adults across Lancashire. It runs 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres where the team provides support for older people, adults living with dementia and their families.

Older People Care Services Vision: 'To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their life their way'

If you want to know more about the role and shifts available, please contact 01200 426355 for an informal discussion.

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in the application to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.

The post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful, you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

For more information about our roles visit our careers website to browse our current vacancies: Jobs, employment and volunteering - Lancashire County Council

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised, with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North, South, East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application, you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However, as part of the planned transition, your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028, subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period, our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

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