Senior Care Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 May 2026
LOCATION
Sheffield
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Healthcare
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SKILLS

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care Medication Administration Supervisory Skills Dementia Care Care Legislation Compliance Communication Skills Teamwork Mentoring

FULL DESCRIPTION

Senior Care Assistant – Night Shifts
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Location: Outram Fields, Bradway, Sheffield, UK
Salary: £14.56 per hour
Type: Full Time
Posted: 2 weeks ago

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Job Description

Outram Fields in Bradway, Sheffield is a beautiful care home providing 69 spacious ensuite bedrooms as well as 6 luxury suites. Our stunning home features luxurious lounges and dining rooms, an on-site café bar, a cinema and a professional hair and beauty salon and includes a community dedicated to the care of people living with dementia.

We are looking for enthusiastic, passionate and reliable Senior Care Assistants to be part of our care team looking after our residential and dementia residents. Our team members must have a real passion for care and want to work as part of a close-knit team supporting each other, and wanting to promote choice, individuality and independence to our residents at all times.

We are looking to recruit experienced Senior Carers who hold a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent qualification) and have a sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards. You will have supervisory experience, Medication administration experience (& relevant qualification) as well as being a supportive mentor to the care assistants. We also provide a comprehensive induction, support and training and encourage career development.

You will need 2 years’ previous experience gained from working with older people and people who experience dementia – previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant is desirable.

Person Specification

  • Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids
  • Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure
  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

Benefits

  • Paid Breaks
  • Uniforms
  • Staff Meals
  • Nest Pension
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Care Workers Charity
  • ‘Spice of Life’ – Discount Retail Scheme
  • Cycle Scheme
  • Eye Care
  • Refer a Friend Scheme
  • Reward Vouchers
  • Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition Awards

Application Instructions

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