Senior Care Worker (Days) – Doves Nest Nursing Home, Newton Heath
Permanent | Day shifts | Weekend work required Enhanced DBS required
About the Role Are you an experienced care worker looking to take the next step in your career? Are you compassionate, confident, and able to put residents’ needs at the centre of your daily work? If so, Doves Nest Nursing Home may have the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver person‑centred, hands‑on care
- Support residents with personal care and daily living
- Safely assist with lifting, transferring, repositioning and mobility
- Lead and support the day care team, acting as a role model
- Observe, monitor and record residents’ physical and emotional wellbeing
- Report any changes promptly to senior staff or nursing team
- Encourage resident participation in social and recreational activities
- Maintain high standards of health, safety, hygiene and professionalism
- Promote the positive reputation of the home at all times
- Uphold our Philosophy of Care and professional codes of conduct
Ideal Candidate
- Experienced in residential or nursing care
- Confident in leading a team and supporting colleagues
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards)
- Medication trained
- Friendly, warm and able to put residents at ease
- Good understanding of basic healthcare and hygiene standards
- Self‑motivated, organised and able to work well within a team
What We Offer
- Loyalty rewards starting at 12 months
- Ongoing support from day one
- Comprehensive practical and digital training
- Free on‑site parking
- Enhanced night‑shift pay
- 5.6 weeks’ holiday allowance
Safer Recruitment We are an equal opportunities employer committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of our residents. All successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check and provide satisfactory references.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £13.30 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you currently have the right to work in the UK, and will you require visa sponsorship now or in the future
Experience:
- Senior care : 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
