Bank Senior Care Assistant

• Hours: 8am - 8pm or 8pm-8am
• Salary: £14.95 - £15.95 per hour (dependent on whether day or night shift)
• Contract: Bank / Flexible Shifts

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistants to join our bank team at Manor Park Care Home in the heart of Malton.

As a Bank Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of high-quality care across both day and night shifts. You will provide leadership to the care team on shift while ensuring the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of our residents at all times.

This flexible role is ideal for someone looking to work varied shifts, covering annual leave, sickness, and additional staffing needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the care team on shift, ensuring high standards of person-centred care.
• Administer medication safely in line with care plans and policies.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, responding promptly to changes.
• Deliver personal care with dignity, compassion, and respect.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete clear handovers.
• Support and mentor team members, promoting best practice.
• Carry out regular checks to ensure a safe and secure environment (especially overnight).
• Liaise with management and healthcare professionals when required.
• Support daily routines or night-time care needs, depending on shift allocation.
• Assist with light housekeeping and preparation tasks as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience in a senior care role, ideally in a residential or nursing home.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it).
• Strong leadership and mentoring skills.
• Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
• A calm, compassionate, and professional approach to overnight care.
• Confidence in administering medication and using care systems.

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
• Flexible pay - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• 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

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 aim for 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 diverse 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.