Senior Care Assistant

Evermore Care Limited; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Evermore Care Limited is seeking a passionate Senior Care Assistant for Ashton Manor Care Home in Lancaster. This full-time role involves leading a team, providing exceptional care, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to person-centred care in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Extra paid day off for your birthday

Annual leave starts at statutory minimum + 2 extra days

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in elderly or dementia care.
• Experience in providing care during night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide care team, ensuring high standards.
• Administer medication and observe resident conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments and update care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Person-centred care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Night Senior Care Assistant
Location:Lancaster, Lancashire
Service:Ashton Manor Care Home
Contract Type:Full-time, Permanent
Pay:£13.85per hour + Overtime £15.35
Annual Salary:£30,248.40 per year
Hours:8pm - 8am shifts on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1:Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2:Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Evermore Care is seeking passionate and experiencedSenior Care Assistantsto join our team atAshton Manor, a luxury, state-of-the-art care home in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, supervise, and mentor a team of care assistants while providing outstanding person-centred care to residents.

About the Role:
As aSenior Care Assistant, you will oversee and guide the care team, ensure high standards of care, and support residents through their night-time routines. You will be responsible for administering medication, observing changes in residents' conditions, and directing appropriate care. The ideal candidate will promote person-centred care, maintain professionalism, and liaise confidently with healthcare professionals.

Key Benefits

• Extra paid day off every year for your birthday
• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum + 2 extra days
• Additional annual leave awarded at 2and 5 years’ service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Experience Required:

• Proven leadership experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing care during night shifts.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Main Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding vulnerable adults’ policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and create or update care plans in line with residents’ needs and preferences.
• Follow professional standards and adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations set by the Care Quality Commission.

About Us:
AtEvermore Care, we prioritize delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members’ continuous development. Our core values —Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom— guide every decision made within our service.

In 2024,Evermore Carewas awarded theTOP 20 AWARDby carehome.co.uk and holds aCQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Ashton Manor:
Ashton Manor is a modern 67-bed care home in Lancaster, providing personal, dementia, and respite care. Each room is designed to a high standard, featuring stylish furnishings and video calling facilities. The home offers a variety of activities and amenities, including a beauty salon and a cinema room, creating an enriching environment for residents.

Our Core Benefits

• Supportive and friendly team environment with ongoing training and development
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as aSenior Care Assistantin anOutstandingservice,APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is designed to help every applicant perform at their best.

*While this day may not always fall on your exact birthday due to service needs or non-working days, you can take it anytime within three months of your birthday.