Senior Care Assistant (Full Time)
Pine Lodge Care Home
£12.97 per hour | Full Time
We're delighted to offer a rare opportunity for a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join our friendly team at Pine Lodge.
If you're passionate about making a genuine difference to people's lives and supporting older adults to live with dignity, independence, and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
About Pine Lodge
At Pine Lodge, we provide high-quality, person-centred care tailored to each individual. We specialise in dementia care, end-of-life care, Parkinson's, stroke support, and autism.
For us, care goes beyond meeting essential needs. We help the people we support continue enjoying the things that matter most, whether that's spending time with pets, taking part in hobbies and social activities, or maintaining as much independence as possible.
The Role
We are looking for a full-time Senior Care Assistant to join our small, supportive, and welcoming team.
Available shifts:
- 8:00am – 2:00pm
- 2:00pm – 8:00pm
- 8:00am – 8:00pm
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will:
- Administer, order, monitor, and record medications in line with policies and procedures.
- Liaise with GPs, district nurses, pharmacies, and other healthcare professionals.
- Support the smooth running of each shift and ensure all care tasks are completed to a high standard.
- Provide guidance and support to care staff.
- Participate in our on-call rota (approximately one weekend per month), including providing telephone support and covering sickness where required.
- Deliver outstanding, person-centred care while promoting dignity, independence, and choice.
Why Join Pine Lodge?
We value our team and believe in rewarding commitment and hard work.
We offer:
- £12.97 per hour
- Enhanced overtime rates for short-notice cover
- Fully paid induction and ongoing training
- 5.6 weeks' annual leave
- Company pension scheme
- NVQ training and funded development opportunities
- Clear pathways for career progression
- A supportive, friendly team where you'll be genuinely valued
- A rewarding role where every day makes a difference
Our Values
At Pine Lodge we:
- Make every day count by bringing joy and fulfilment to the people we support.
- Celebrate individuality by promoting independence, dignity, and choice.
- Bring the fun because great care should also be engaging and enjoyable.
- Encourage innovation, welcoming new ideas and creative thinking.
- Deliver excellence through outstanding care and continuous learning.
- Go the extra mile by working closely with families and healthcare professionals to achieve the very best outcomes.
About You
We're looking for someone who is:
- Caring, compassionate, and passionate about supporting others.
- Honest, reliable, and committed.
- A positive role model who leads by example.
- A confident communicator.
- Motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn.
- Qualified to NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Level 3 is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided).
- Able to manage challenging situations with confidence, compassion, and support.
Requirements
- Enhanced DBS check required.
- Applicants must be aged 18 or over.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a rewarding career with a team that truly values both its residents and its staff, we'd love to hear from you.
For an informal chat or to apply, please contact Beth on 01934 622539.
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may only be able to contact candidates who best meet the requirements of the role. If you have not heard from us within 14 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Pay: £12.97 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
