Senior Care Assistant – Abbotsfield Care Home, Barrow-in-Furness
Please note: we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role at this time.
Are you a compassionate and experienced care professional ready to take the next step in your career? Abbotsfield Care Home in Barrow-in-Furness is looking for a reliable and caring Senior Care Assistant to join our supportive team.
Set in delightful grounds with a beautiful woodland garden, Abbotsfield is part of PH Care Group, a family-operated organisation committed to delivering high-quality, person-centred care. In this role, you will help lead the shift, support colleagues, and make a meaningful difference to residents’ daily lives by promoting dignity, comfort, choice and independence.
If you are confident supporting others, passionate about excellent care, and looking for a role where you can grow and feel valued, we would love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will remain a hands-on member of the care team while helping to lead each shift. You will support colleagues, coordinate care, maintain medication and care standards, review records, complete delegated management tasks and escalate risks when needed. You may also be the person in charge during a shift and may be required to take part in weekend on-call duties.
Key Responsibilities
· Lead and coordinate the shift, allocating work, supporting colleagues and helping ensure high standards of care throughout the home.
· Provide and oversee safe, compassionate and person-centred care, including personal care, mobility support, nutrition, hydration, continence care, pressure care, observations and end-of-life support.
· Promote each resident’s dignity, independence, comfort, choice and individual identity.
· Safely administer medication in line with policies, procedures and medication management guidelines.
· Update and maintain care plans, risk assessments and records so they accurately reflect residents’ needs, preferences and any changes in health or wellbeing.
· Respond effectively to emergencies, escalating concerns to senior management or healthcare professionals when required.
· Arrange and coordinate medical appointments, including GP visits, hospital appointments and other healthcare services.
· Communicate clearly with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals, including leading handovers and producing factual records and statements.
· Support, supervise and guide care team colleagues, giving clear feedback and addressing unsafe practice appropriately.
· Maintain accurate documentation and use electronic systems in line with care home policies and regulatory standards.
· Follow safeguarding, infection control, health and safety and care governance procedures at all times.
About You
We are looking for someone who is caring, confident and reliable, with the ability to support residents and colleagues in a busy care home environment.
· Minimum 12 months’ experience in adult social care or nursing care.
· Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care, Health and Social Care, or an equivalent relevant qualification.
· Applicants must be aged 18 or over due to the leadership, medication and operational responsibilities of the role.
· A compassionate, respectful and person-centred approach to care.
· Confidence to lead a shift, support colleagues and respond appropriately to changing priorities.
Why Join Abbotsfield Care Home?
At Abbotsfield, you will be part of a supportive team within PH Care Group, a family-operated organisation that invests in its homes, residents and employees.
· A supportive management structure, including regular support from Operations, Training and senior leadership teams.
· Career progression and professional development opportunities.
· Comprehensive induction and ongoing training, including online and classroom-based learning.
· Employee reward and recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month and Family Choice Award.
· Access to the Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, including confidential support, counselling, legal information, wellbeing resources and a 24/7 helpline.
· Uniform provided.
· A fully digital care environment to support efficient working and give you more time with residents.
· A workplace committed to continuous improvement and reinvestment in its care homes.
Training and Support
Our training programme will support you to feel confident in your role as a Senior Care Assistant and develop useful skills for both work and everyday life.
As part of our standard induction programme, employees are invited to complete training such as:
· Basic fire awareness training, including the use of firefighting equipment.
· Fire warden training.
· Dementia awareness training.
· Choking first aid training.
· Basic first aid training.
· Additional training that can support you both at work and at home.
Apply Now
If you are passionate about delivering excellent care and ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £14.05 per hour
Application question(s):
- You must be 18 years of age for this position. Are you over 18?
Experience:
- Senior Care Assistant: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
