Senior Care Assistants

SJK Healthcare Limited; Standish; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free parking

Next day GP appointments

Free legal consultation

Unlimited counselling sessions

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Standish is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in a supportive environment. Responsibilities include supervising care staff, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to uphold care standards. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care and relevant experience. This role offers competitive salary, benefits, and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a care setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.
• Caring, patient, and empathetic nature.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Assist with administration of medications according to policies.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Supervise and support a team of care assistants.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Compassionate nature

Basic IT skills

Medication administration training

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join to apply for the Senior Care Assistant role at SJK Healthcare Limited.

SJK Healthcare is recruiting for the Senior Care Assistant in the Lancashire area. This permanent role requires 36-48 hours per week, with days and nights available.

Responsibilities

• Provide and promote high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring dignity, choice, and independence are maintained at all times.
• Assist with safely and accurately administration of medications in line with policies, CQC regulations, and legislation.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and review of individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately to senior management or healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise, lead, mentor, and support a team of care assistants on shift, ensuring best practice and compliance with care standards.
• Support new staff with induction, training, and ongoing development to build a skilled care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, including care records and medication logs.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, safe, and compassionate care within regulatory frameworks (CQC, GDPR, Health & Safety at Work Act).
• Complete and review risk assessments and care plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for residents and their families, providing reassurance, guidance, and effective communication.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes in their needs.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking and on-site parking
• Next day GP appointments
• Free legal consultation either personal or professional
• Unlimited counselling sessions (1‑to‑1)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive management and team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role making a real difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a care setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or care home setting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team while also being self‑motivated.
• Basic IT skills for documentation purposes.
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Medication administration training and experience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.