We are looking for an experienced, compassionate, and enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join our day team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about providing outstanding person-centred care and making a real difference to the lives of our residents.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and support the care team, ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered throughout each shift. You will be responsible for administering medication safely, reviewing and updating care plans, risk assessments, and Mental Capacity Assessments (MCA), while ensuring all care documentation remains accurate and up to date.
The successful candidate must hold a Level 3 or Level 4 Diploma in Health & Social Care, be medication trained, and have previous experience working in a senior care role. You will be confident in leading a team, making decisions, prioritising workloads, and responding appropriately to residents' changing needs.
You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling you to build positive relationships with residents, their families, colleagues, and healthcare professionals. We are looking for someone who is flexible, reliable, organised, and naturally passionate about enriching the lives of older people through high-quality, compassionate care.
Hours: 8:00am – 8:00pm (Day Shifts)
Salary: Up to £14.30 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications.
About The Role
Principle Roles and Responsibilities
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Lead, motivate, and support the care team throughout each shift.
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Ensure residents receive high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
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Safely administer and record medication in accordance with company policies and legislation.
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Review, update, and maintain accurate care plans, risk assessments, MCA documentation, and daily records.
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Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, recognising changes and escalating concerns appropriately.
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Communicate professionally and compassionately with residents, relatives, healthcare professionals, and external agencies.
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Prioritise and delegate workloads effectively to ensure the safe and efficient running of the shift.
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Support, mentor, and guide care staff, promoting best practice and maintaining high standards of care.
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Ensure all care documentation is completed accurately and in a timely manner.
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Promote meaningful activities and support residents to live fulfilling and enriched lives.
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Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment in line with health and safety and infection prevention policies.
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Report incidents, accidents, safeguarding concerns, and changes in residents' needs in accordance with company procedures.
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Act as a positive role model, demonstrating professionalism, compassion, and commitment to delivering exceptional care at all times.
Required Criteria
Skills Needed
About The Company
We are a family-run business providing quality residential care homes and support services to older people and those living with dementia.
We built our first residential care home in the early 1980s when we noticed that many care homes were set up in old converted buildings that didn’t always lend themselves to meeting the wide-ranging needs of those with age-related difficulties or dementia. We built the home brick by brick to create first-rate, safe and homely accommodation in a community setting.
Since those early days, we have grown our business in order to meet the need for first-class, quality care and support for our ageing population. We now have four residential care homes for older people, Pendle Brook, Coniston House, Royley House and Bank Hall. We specialise in catering for the needs of those with dementia as well as offering a fantastic daycare service, flexible respite care facilities and a home care service providing support to people living independently in their own homes.
Company Culture
Exceptional care homes don’t stay special on their own. Our dedicated teams make sure every one of the people in our care has a great experience, every time. Our success relies on the professionalism, commitment and caring nature of each and every team member and we’re always looking for similar-minded people to join us.
We welcome applications from qualified and experienced professionals, as well as from those who are just starting out. We’re keen to open up new routes into jobs in the care sector, that’s why we’re continually growing the number and range of training opportunities we offer, helping individuals earn while they learn and contribute to the excellent care we provide.
Do great things for us and we’ll do great things for you and your career. Rochcare is an encouraging and supportive company, we provide a comprehensive induction and training programme for both those with experience and those who are just starting out.
Company Benefits
Rochcare offers a competitive salary and values the continuous hard work of our employees. As a family-owned and managed company, we believe our employees should be generously rewarded for their dedication to providing exceptional care. That is why we offer the following benefits and rewards.
Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Open office, Competitive salary, Long service recognition, Free parking or Discounted parking , Wellbeing Scheme, Blue Light Card, Social Opportunities, Employee of the Month, Employee Recognition Scheme
Salary
Up to £14.30 per hour
