Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Bamber Bridge - Preston

Days - £14.00 per hour 44-hour contract

Nights - £14.00 per hour 33-hour contract

We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming 55-bed residential service supporting individuals with Dementia.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and support the care team, ensuring high standards of person-centred care and full compliance with CQC guidelines. You will act as a role model within the service, supervising and guiding junior staff and contributing to a positive, safe, and caring environment for residents.

Key Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant:

• Oversee and support the care team on shift
• Ensure care delivery meets CQC standards
• Promote high-quality, resident-focused care
• Mentor, supervise, and guide less experienced staff
• Contribute to care planning and quality monitoring

Requirements for the Senior Care Assistant:

• Minimum 1 year's experience as a Senior Care Assistant
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)
• Strong communication and written skills
• Previous experience in elderly care
• Self-motivated, organised, and resilient
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work under pressure

What's on Offer for the Senior Care Assistant:

• Career development opportunities
• Paid induction training
• Fortnightly pay
• DBS cost covered
• Free uniform
• 28 days' paid annual leave (pro rata)
• Pension scheme

  For further information or to apply please contact Amanda at Time Recruitment.