Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | Part Time| Castleford Residential Care Home |Clitheroe

Lancashire County Council; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading local authority is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team in Clitheroe. This part-time role involves supporting older adults and those living with dementia, ensuring they receive compassionate care. Candidates must hold an NVQ Level 2 in health and social care and have experience in leading and motivating teams. The council offers competitive salaries, flexible shifts, and a range of staff benefits.

Benefits

Shifts to suit you

Competitive salaries

Amazing staff benefits

Comprehensive induction programme

Opportunities to progress

Pay Award Pending

Qualifications

• Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Provide high-quality care in care homes and day centres.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Motivation

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Description

Salary: £24,404 - £25,183 per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 23.33 hours per week | Pro Rata

Note: This part-time role is not open to international sponsorship.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

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 individuals with 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. Additionally, you should have experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care.

Our dedicated team provides care to over 1,000 adults across Lancashire, operating 16 Care Homes and 13 Day Centres supporting older people, adults living with dementia, and their families.

Our Vision: To be the best quality service, safely supporting older people with kindness, dignity, care, and compassion to live their lives their way.

If you'd like to learn more about the role and available shifts, please contact Natalia Ruiz-Clough at 01200 426355 for an informal discussion.

Please ensure you complete the experience and education sections in your application to demonstrate how you meet the criteria for this role. Incomplete applications may not be shortlisted for interview.

This position is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). Successful applicants will need to apply for a DBS disclosure. More information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if sufficient applications are received.

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