Senior Care Assistant - Southport

Care Concern Group; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Concern Group at Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team in delivering safe, high quality, person-centred care. You will manage shift delivery, oversee medication, and monitor residents’ wellbeing.

You will maintain accurate records and work closely with families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care. Alternate weekends are required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum requirement, Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and ensure clear communication with families and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure the smooth running of the shift, with alternate weekends required.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate. You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care. The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach
  Hesketh Park Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create.