Senior Support Worker – The Grange

Buckshawretirementvillage; Chorley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Buckshaw Retirement Village seeks a Senior Support Worker to provide high-quality, person-centred care. This role involves supervising a dedicated team and ensuring every resident receives tailored support. Ideal candidates will bring compassion, leadership, and a strong background in elderly care, contributing to a valued team in a rewarding setting.

Benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounts on retail, holidays, gyms, cinema

In-house lottery with monthly cash prizes

£250 for every successful friend or family referral

Funded qualifications and career progression

Free fitness classes and wellbeing support

Free parking

Discounted health and death benefit plans

Employee assistance programme and free counselling

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care with clinical care understanding.
• Warm and compassionate approach with high standards.
• Strong leadership capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and administer medication.
• Contribute to care plans, assessments, and reviews.
• Ensure resident care respects dignity and individual needs.

Skills

Compassion

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Support Worker at Buckshaw Retirement Village!

We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and compassionate Senior Support Worker to join our dedicated HICA at Home team at Buckshaw Retirement Village. This role is ideal for someone who is ready to take the next step in their care career and lead by example in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

Pay & Hours:
Pay: £12.42 per hour
Hours: 14 hours per week
Schedule: Rota-based across 7 days (weekend availability essential).

About the Role:
As a Senior Home Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting our residents and leading a team of Care Support Workers. Your responsibilities will include supervising staff, administering medication, and contributing to care plans, assessments, and reviews. You’ll help ensure that every resident receives care that respects their dignity, preferences, and individual needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 / Advanced Diploma in Health & Social Care
• Experience in elderly care and a good understanding of clinical care
• A warm, compassionate approach and a commitment to high standards
• Strong leadership and communication skills

Why Join HICA:
We value and reward our team members with a range of benefits, including:

• Cycle to Work scheme and other salary sacrifice options
• Discounts on retail, holidays, gyms, cinema and more
• In-house lottery with monthly cash prizes
• £250 for every successful friend or family referral
• Funded qualifications and clear career progression
• Free on-demand fitness classes and wellbeing support
• Free parking and access to low-cost savings and loans
• Discounted health and death benefit plans
• Employee assistance programme and free counselling

About HICA:
HICA is a not-for-profit organisation providing care and support to older people and individuals with learning difficulties. At Buckshaw Retirement Village, our care teams are available 24/7 to deliver flexible, responsive support tailored to each resident’s needs.

Additional Information:
We are unable to sponsor international applicants for this role. Proof of right to work in the UK is required. An enhanced DBS check will be required for successful candidates.

If you’re ready to make a real difference and grow your career in a supportive, rewarding environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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