Senior Care Assistant

CARE CONCERN GROUP LIMITED; New Brighton (MN); On-site; USD 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Lighthouse Lodge Care Home in New Brighton is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team in delivering safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care each day. You will oversee shifts, assist with hands‑on care, and manage medications with a focus on safety and continuity.

The role requires NVQ2 in Health & Social Care (NVQ3 desirable), with competency in medication administration, plus strong communication and leadership abilities. Alternate weekends are expected.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required; Level 3 desirable.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee shift to ensure safe, high‑quality, person‑centred care.
• Provide hands‑on care and supervise the care team.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals for continuity of care.
• Work alternate weekends.

Skills

Care experience

Team leadership

Medication administration

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care (desirable)

Tools

DBS training

Job description

Lighthouse Lodge Care Home is a modern, purpose built 80 bed care home in New Brighton, Merseyside, delivering high quality residential, nursing, dementia and respite care within a warm, supportive and person centred environment.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £13.71 per hour
• Contracted to 49 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

Role Overview

As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

The successful candidate will be required to work alternate weekends.

We Are Looking For

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach

About us

Lighthouse Lodge Care Home is part of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Our five core values

Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in care, we would love to hear from you.