Senior care assistant Work, Jobs in Barnsley (with Salaries)

Senior Care Assistant Days and Nights
Stronglife Care Limted - Highstone Mews —Barnsley
- £13.96 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Medication administration
- English
- Supervising experience
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Night Care Assistant 33 HOURS or 44 HOURS
Parkside Care Home —Barnsley
- £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- In-person
- Care plans
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14d
Night Senior Care Assistant
NUCare Autumn House Care Home —Barnsley
- £14.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Supervising experience
- Team management
- Mentoring
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Senior Care Assistant
Park House Residential Home —Barnsley
- £13.65 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- In-person
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5d
Care Assistant
H and L Care Ltd —Barnsley
- £13.71 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Paid training
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5d
Care Assistant (Days and Nights)
Stronglife Care Limted - Highstone Mews —Barnsley
- £13.71 an hour
- Part-time
- English
- Communication skills
- Paid training
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant - Days or Nights
Wood Care Group —Barnsley
- £14.21 an hour
- Overtime
- Team management
- Training & development
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
Springfield Healthcare —Leeds
- £13.90 an hour
- Full-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Leadership
- Store discount
- Employee discount
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Care Home Roles - Hazelgarth, Dovecote & Flanshaw Lodge – Wakefield Council
Wakefield Cares Careers Hub —Wakefield
- £25,989 - £31,537 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- Care plans
- Free parking
- Employee discount
4d
Mobile Care Assistant
McCarthy & Stone —Doncaster
- £14.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Driving
- Travel
- Cleaning
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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Senior Care Assistant (Nights, 22hrs)
Highgate care —Sheffield
- £15.06 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Training & development
- Care plans
- Leadership
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10d
Senior Care Assistant Days - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Barnsley
- £100 a week
- Management
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Care Assistant Nights - Bank
St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd —Barnsley
- £100 a week
- Night shift
- Management
- Medication administration
- Nursing home
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Senior Night Care Assistant
Wyndthorpe Hall care home —Doncaster
- £12.95 - £12.99 an hour
- Part-time
- Team management
- Cleaning
- In-person
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14d
Senior Care Assistant
Wyndthorpe Hall care home —Doncaster
- £12.95 - £12.99 an hour
- Part-time
- Team management
- Cleaning
- In-person
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14d
Senior Care Assistant
Garforth Residential Homes . —Leeds
- £14.01 an hour
- Part-time
- Medication administration
- Team management
- Mentoring
- Free parking
- Store discount
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4d
Senior Care Assistant - Days
Rosebank Care Home —Sheffield
- From £13.81 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant
Pearlcare —Sheffield
- £13.25 an hour
- Full-time
- Management
- Medication administration
- IT
- Free parking
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5d
Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Seth Homes Ltd —Doncaster
- From £13.21 an hour
- Full-time
- Medication administration
- Team management
- In-person
- Free parking
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Senior Care Assistant
Leahyrst Care Home —Sheffield
- From £13.81 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Management
- Medication administration
- Supervising experience
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Senior Care Assistant Days and Nights

Stronglife Care Limted - Highstone Mews
Barnsley

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Job details

Full-time
£13.96 an hour

Benefits

Paid training
Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Referral programme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Care record keeping
Collaborate with healthcare professionals
Dementia care
Level 3 in Health & Social Care
Experience working with individuals with dementia
Driving Licence
Medication administration
Clinical record keeping
Updating electronic care records
Mentoring junior staff
Person-centred care planning
Incident Reporting
Infection prevention & control
Shift management
English
Level 2 in Health & Social Care
Supervising experience
Care support experience
Team management
Staff training
Mentoring
Senior care team management
Infection prevention and control standards
Organisational skills
Cross-infection control
Patient-centred care
Safeguarding procedures
NVQ
Care Quality Commission standards
Residential support experience
Training & development
Older adult care experience
Care plans
Leadership
Communication skills
Team management in senior healthcare role

Full job description

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate, experienced, and dedicated Senior Carer to join our friendly team at our 62-bed care home in Barnsley, providing both Residential and EMI (Elderly Mentally Infirm) care. As a Senior Carer, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the day-to-day running of the care team.

You will lead by example, ensuring residents receive safe, dignified, and compassionate care that promotes independence, wellbeing, and quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Carer, your responsibilities will include:

Providing high-quality personal care, ensuring each resident's dignity, privacy, and independence are always respected.
Leading and supervising Care Assistants during your shift, offering guidance, support, and mentoring.
Administering medication safely and accurately in accordance with company policies and current legislation (where trained and competent).
Developing, reviewing, and updating person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
Monitoring residents' physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing, reporting any concerns promptly.
Supporting residents living with dementia and other cognitive impairments using compassionate, person-centred approaches.
Completing accurate daily records, care documentation, incident reports, and handovers.
Communicating effectively with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and the wider multidisciplinary team.
Assisting with admissions, assessments, and transitions into the home.
Promoting residents' choice, independence, and participation in meaningful activities.
Responding appropriately to emergencies and escalating concerns where necessary.
Ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed and concerns are reported without delay.
Supporting infection prevention and control procedures, health and safety requirements, and maintaining a clean, safe environment.
Participating in staff supervisions, training, competency assessments, and team meetings.
Acting as a positive role model, helping to maintain a supportive and professional working environment.

Leadership Responsibilities

Lead the shift effectively and ensure continuity of care.
Allocate duties appropriately according to residents' needs and staff competencies.
Monitor the quality of care being delivered throughout the shift.
Support new starters through induction and ongoing mentoring.
Escalate staffing or clinical concerns to the management team promptly.
Promote a positive culture that values respect, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

Essential

Previous experience working as a Senior Carer or experienced Care Assistant within a residential, dementia, or nursing care setting.
A genuine passion for delivering outstanding care to older people.
Experience supporting residents living with dementia.
Medication administration experience (or willingness to undertake training if required).
Strong leadership and organisational skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions.
Good written and verbal English.
Competent IT skills for electronic care records.
A good understanding of safeguarding, dignity, equality, and person-centred care.
Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Desirable

NVQ/QCF Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
Previous experience leading shifts.
Knowledge of CQC Fundamental Standards.
Experience using electronic care planning systems.

Personal Qualities

We are looking for someone who is:

Compassionate, kind, and respectful.
Reliable and dependable.
Honest with high professional standards.
Patient and understanding.
A confident leader who enjoys supporting others.
Positive, approachable, and a strong team player.
Professional in their appearance and conduct.
Committed to continuous learning and personal development.
Able to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.

What We Offer

Competitive salary.
Paid induction and ongoing training.
Opportunities for career progression.
Support towards further qualifications.
Pension scheme.
Paid annual leave.
Employee assistance and wellbeing support.
Friendly and supportive management team.
Recognition and reward for outstanding performance.

Join Our Team

If you are an experienced Senior Carer who is passionate about making a genuine difference to the lives of older people, we would love to hear from you. Join our caring and supportive team and help us provide exceptional care to every resident, every day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £13.96 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension
On-site parking
Referral programme

Experience:

providing care: 1 year (preferred)
supervisory: 1 year (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (preferred)
NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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