Senior Health Care Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Health & wellbeing support

Employee recognition programs

High street discounts

Career development

Ongoing training

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant for Burscough Manor Care Home in Lancashire. The role offers contracted hours of 33 per week (3 shifts) or 22 per week (2 shifts) with Days from 8am to 8pm.

The rate of pay is £15.03 per hour, reflecting a supportive, resident-centered care environment. You will lead the care team, deliver personal care, administer medications, monitor wellbeing, and maintain care records while building strong relationships with residents, families

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
• Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Compassionate, reliable and organised.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the care team during your shift.
• Deliver personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any concerns.
• Complete care records and contribute to care planning.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Lead shifts

Communication

Record-keeping

Compassionate

Reliability

Organisation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant. Burscough Manor Care Home

• Rate of pay: £15.03 per hour
• Contracted hours: 33 (3 shifts) or 22 (2 shifts) per week available
• Shift Times: Days: 8am-8pm

Join our dedicated team at Burscough Manor Care Home and play a key role in delivering outstanding care and support to our residents every day.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant who can lead by example, support colleagues, and help deliver high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support the care team during your shift.
• Deliver personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any concerns.
• Complete care records and contribute to care planning.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and healthcare professionals.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do.

About You

• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant role.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.
• Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Compassionate, reliable and organised.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional, person-centred care.

Why Join Burscough Manor?

• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

About Sandstone Care Group

At Sandstone Care Group, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people, and we invest in our teams to help them develop, progress and deliver the very best experience for those we support.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we support.