Senior Care Assistant (Nights) I Woodside Residential Care Home I Part time

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Burnley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to older people. The part-time position involves a six-week rota and requires NVQ level 2. Ideal candidates will have experience in leading a team and a compassionate attitude towards care. This role allows you to make a positive difference in the lives of older individuals, promoting their independence and well-being. The salary is competitive and the role is fixed-term until April 2026.

Benefits

Flexible shifts

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Pay Award Pending

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high quality care.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to older people and support their independence.
• Work within a six-week rota system.
• Deliver high standards of care and compassion.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Motivation

Compassion

Education

NVQ level 2 in health and social care

Willingness to complete NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description

Salary £25,185 - £25,989 Per annum | Fixed term until 30/04/2026 | Part Time, 23.33 hours per week | Pro Rata | Woodside Residential Care Home

This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship

Rota Details - Six week rota - 21.30 pm - 08.30 am (2 nights on, 4 nights off)

We have lots to offer, including:

• Shifts to suit you


• 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 Duty Manager on 01695 725682 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.

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.