Senior Care Lead — Impactful Roles, Training & Growth

Highgate Care Services Ltd; Dodworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Water Royd Nursing Home in Barnsley. You will play a key role in enriching residents' lives with warmth, dignity and personalised care in a small, compassionate team.

Ideal candidates will lead staff, support training, and adapt to evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes kindness, reliability and a person-centred approach to every resident's wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and able to lead a team.
• Creative, enthusiastic and motivating others.
• Passionate about improving lives of older people.
• Available to work some evenings and weekends.
• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards it).

Responsibilities

• Ensure high levels of care by supporting residents with daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior staff in the home.
• Assist residents with care needs while maintaining dignity.
• Monitor residents with limited mobility and cognitive needs.
• Complete care plans and daily records in line with policy.

Skills

Warm personality

Team leadership

Organised

Creativity

Flexible schedule

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant at Water Royd Nursing Home in Barnsley. You will play a key role in enriching residents' lives with warmth, dignity and personalised care in a small, compassionate team.

Ideal candidates will lead staff, support training, and adapt to evenings and weekends. The role emphasizes kindness, reliability and a person-centred approach to every resident's wellbeing.