Senior Care Assistant (Nights) | Woodlands Residential Care Home | Clayton-Le-Moors

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

Job summary

A leading council in the UK seeks a Senior Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This part-time role involves supporting older adults, particularly those living with dementia, in various care settings. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and have experience in leading and motivating teams. The position offers flexible shifts, competitive salaries, and opportunities for progression, all aimed at making a positive difference in the lives of older people.

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 to deliver high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Support older people to live their lives their way.
• Provide care to adults living with dementia.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Motivating

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Willingness to complete Level 3

Job description

Job Description

| Salary £24,404 - £25,183 Per annum | Permanent, Part Time, 23.5 hours per week | Pro Rata

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

Rota

• WEEK 1: 21:30/08:30 Tues and Weds
• WEEK 2: 21:30/08:30 Mon and Tues
• WEEK 3: 21:30/08:30 Sun and Mon
• WEEK 4: 21:30/08:00 Sun, Fri and Sat
• WEEK 5: 21:30/08:30 Sun, Mon, Sat
• WEEK 6: 21:30/08:00 Sun, Fri, Sat

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more details.

We Offer

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

Do you want to make a positive difference in the lives of older people? We are looking for individuals with the right values, attitude, and behaviours to join our team. If you are passionate about supporting older people to live their lives their way, we would like to hear from you.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you should hold an NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in health and social care and be willing to complete Level 3. Experience leading, coaching, and motivating a team to deliver high-quality care is essential.

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

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 would like to learn more about the role and available shifts, please contact Gina Lone at 01524 423588 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. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this information.

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

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

For more information about our roles, visit our careers website: Lancashire County Council Careers.