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St Mary's Care Homes' Acomb Manor in North Yorkshire is opening its first care home and recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to join the founding team. You will lead by example, deliver person-centred care and mentor new colleagues to uphold high standards of dignity and independence for residents.
You'll work closely with residents, families and the care team to create a warm, welcoming environment. Full-time or part-time hours with every other weekend off are available.
ACOMB MANOR
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Some Opportunities Allow You to Join a Care Home. This Opportunity Allows You to Help Create One.
Location: Acomb Manor, Acomb, North Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available (with every other weekend off)
Contract: Permanent
Salary: Exceptional rate of pay
Great Care Starts with Great People. Great Teams Need Great Leaders.
Acomb Manor is preparing to welcome its very first residents, and we're looking for compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistants to join our founding team.
As part of the trusted St Mary's Care Group, we're creating more than a luxury care home. We're creating a warm, welcoming community where residents can continue to live with dignity, choice and purpose.
This is a unique opportunity to help shape the culture and standards of a brand-new home from day one.
We're looking for caring professionals who lead by example, inspire confidence in others and understand that exceptional care is built on kindness, respect and genuine human connection.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you'll be a pivotal member of our care team.
You'll provide outstanding person-centred care while supporting colleagues, guiding new team members and helping ensure every resident receives the highest standard of care and support.
You'll be someone residents trust, families rely upon and colleagues look to for guidance and reassurance.
Whether you're supporting a resident through their daily routine, mentoring a new colleague or ensuring care plans are accurately updated, your contribution will make a meaningful difference every day.
Support residents with all aspects of daily living, ensuring their dignity, independence and individuality remain at the centre of everything you do.
Provide guidance, support and encouragement to Care Assistants and new team members, helping to create a positive and professional culture.
Work closely with residents, relatives and colleagues to ensure care is tailored to individual needs, preferences and choices.
Monitor resident wellbeing, contribute to care plans and maintain accurate records that reflect each resident's changing needs.
Encourage participation in activities, hobbies and social opportunities that enrich daily life and promote independence.
Develop trusting relationships with residents and their families, offering reassurance, compassion and support.
Where appropriate and trained to do so, safely administer medication and maintain accurate records in line with company procedures.
Promote good practice in health and safety, safeguarding, infection prevention and risk management throughout the home.
Provide compassionate support to residents and families during both joyful and challenging times, always ensuring dignity, comfort and respect.
You'll combine professional experience with genuine compassion and a desire to help others thrive.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience within a residential, nursing or dementia care environment.
Experience supporting or mentoring care staff.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
A good understanding of person-centred care.
The ability to remain calm, organised and professional under pressure.
A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care.
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards).
Most importantly, you'll share our belief that every resident deserves to live their later years with dignity, happiness and purpose.
Be part of our opening team and help create a culture we can all be proud of.
Every day offers the opportunity to positively impact the lives of residents and families.
Access ongoing training, qualifications and development opportunities through St Mary's Care Group.
Work for a company that genuinely values, listens to and supports its people.
Competitive salary
Ongoing training and development
Career progression opportunities
Supportive leadership team
Employee recognition programmes
Generous annual leave entitlement
At Acomb Manor, we're looking for experienced carers who lead with both confidence and compassion.
If you're ready to help create a home where residents flourish, colleagues thrive and outstanding care comes naturally, we'd love to hear from you.
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