Senior Care Assistant
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Senior Care Assistant
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is hiring a Senior Care Assistant in York. This is a full-time, permanent position offering £15.70 to £16.30 per hour. The closing date is 05 June 2026.
Job Summary
As a Senior Care Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people.
Main Duties of the Job
For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], our purpose is to support those in our care to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, it is our mission to provide the kindest support and care to Residents living in our care homes, as we strive to be the first-choice care provider for Families, our Colleagues and Commissioners in each of the communities that we serve.
Job Responsibilities
Welcome Bonus £2,000
Nights Available working a 3 on 3 off rotation 8pm to 8am
As a Senior Care Assistant at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], Kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches upon every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Every single person who works here understands that our residents are people just like them with their own stories to tell. And, by joining us, youll have a wonderful opportunity to give something back to those people. For you, that will mean planning and implementing the kind of care that will give our residents a real sense of security, dignity and independence. You will get to know our residents and their families helping to ensure we deliver truly personalised care plans. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and youll be a real influence on the rest of the team. Whether you are showing someone how to use a walking frame, helping someone at the end of their life to eat a meal or talking to a residents family on the phone, youll do so with a sense of kindness, above anything else. Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will be involved in providing essential physical and mental stimulation through a range of social and recreational activities, as well as administering medication.
One of your key responsibilities as Senior Care Assistant is to maintain accurate records of the job you do and build strong relationships with the rest of your team.
Ideally, youll have completed a Level 2 Diploma S/NVQ in Adult Social Care and are prepared to work towards Level 3 qualification in Adult Social Care or equivalent, a background in person centered care planning and knowledge of caring for people with dementia. Whats essential, though, is your brilliant positive energy and natural ability to get along with people. Youll know what good record keeping looks like and be able to manage your time effectively. And, whenever you communicate with a resident or co-worker, youll be truly considerate and kind.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential:
- Senior Care Experience
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social care
Desirable:
- Senior Care Experience
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social care
Experience
Essential:
- Senior Care Experience
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social care
Desirable:
- Senior Care Experience
- NVQ level 3 Health and Social care
Employer Details
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Green Lane, York, YO30 6RG
Employer's website: https://apply.[Employer hidden].co.uk/
Contact
For questions about the job, contact: Regional Recruitment Advisor Angeline at [contact hidden] or [contact hidden].