Senior Care Assistant • Dementia Care Lead (33h)

Sandon House Care home; Tameside; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Pension

Group life assurance

Wagestream access

Meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Sandon House Care Home in Mossley is hiring a Senior Care Assistant on a 33-hour per week contract. You will lead a care team, oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure high-quality, person-centred care with strong communication to families and professionals.

The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 2 minimum, with Level 3 desirable or willingness to progress. Paid DBS, uniform, pension, and generous annual leave are provided.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum requirement.
• Level 3 or willingness to work towards is desirable.
• Strong communication and leadership skills essential for guiding a team.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee your shift; ensure care is well organised and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Care teamwork

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or progress toward

Job description

Sandon House Care Home in Mossley is hiring a Senior Care Assistant on a 33-hour per week contract. You will lead a care team, oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and ensure high-quality, person-centred care with strong communication to families and professionals.

The role requires SVQ/NVQ Level 2 minimum, with Level 3 desirable or willingness to progress. Paid DBS, uniform, pension, and generous annual leave are provided.