Senior Health Care Assistant

Sandstone Care Group; Newtown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts on high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Pension

Job summary

The Oaks Care Home, part of Sandstone Care Group, in Newtown, Powys, is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care with compassion and leadership. The role supports residents' dignity, wellbeing and daily living activities, while guiding and mentoring team members.

You will work on day or night shifts in a modern, 73-bed home with strong emphasis on resident comfort, safety and collaborative care planning.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential, nursing, or care home settings.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Caring, approachable and professional manner.
• Ability to remain calm and effective in a busy environment.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfort with digital care systems and maintaining records.
• Flexible with teamwork and resident-focused care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition, hydration and daily living activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice and respect in care.
• Lead by example and support care colleagues.
• Administer medication safely following policies.
• Maintain accurate care records and support care planning.
• Collaborate with nurses, healthcare professionals and external agencies.
• Assist with audits and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Team supervision

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Digital care systems

Calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant. The Oaks Care Home

• Hourly Rate : £15.03
• Shifts: Days (8:00am to 8:00pm) or Nights (8:00pm to 8:00am)

Join The Oaks Care Home

The Oaks Care Home is part of Sandstone Care Group and is located in Newtown, Powys. This exceptional 73-bed nursing and residential care home opened in January 2020 and provides a modern, luxury environment for residents and team members alike. Our purpose-built home features outstanding facilities, including a coffee shop and bistro, hair and beauty salon, dedicated activities room, beautifully landscaped gardens, and innovative care technology designed to enhance resident wellbeing.

About the Role

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced care professional who is passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care while supporting and guiding colleagues.

As a Senior Health Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care, dignity, and support, while contributing to the smooth day-to-day running of the home.

Key Responsivities

• Support residents with personal care, hygiene, mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living activities.
• Promote independence, dignity, choice, and respect in all aspects of care.
• Ensure residents' individual preferences and needs are met at all times.

Provide Emotional Support

• Build positive and meaningful relationships with residents and their families.
• Offer companionship and emotional reassurance, helping residents feel valued and supported.

Support the Care Team

• Lead by example and provide guidance and support to care colleagues.
• Assist with staff supervision, mentoring, inductions, and performance development.
• Participate in supervisions, appraisals, and recruitment activities where required.
• Administer medication safely in line with policies and procedures.
• Maintain accurate care records and support care planning processes.
• Work collaboratively with nurses, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.

Promote Health and Wellbeing

• Encourage residents to participate in meaningful activities that support their physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Adapt support to suit individual interests, abilities, and personal goals.

Maintain High Standards

• Help ensure the home remains safe, welcoming, and compliant with regulatory standards.
• Contribute to audits, quality assurance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.

About You

We’re seeking an experienced, compassionate leader with a passion for elderly care. Ideal candidates will have:

• Previous experience working within a residential, nursing, or care home environment.
• Experience supporting or supervising a team.
• A caring, approachable, and professional manner.
• The ability to remain calm and effective in a busy environment.
• A Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or a willingness to work towards achieving one).
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Confidence using digital care systems and maintaining accurate records.
• Flexibility and a positive attitude towards teamwork and resident-focused care.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Wagestream - access some of your earned money early and get money management tips
• Employee Assistance Programme - helping you look after your health and wellbeing
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to make your mark and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over fulltime hours. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our Reward Me app. Flexible pay is available via STREAM

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.