Day Senior Care Assistant
Evermore Care is seeking dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our new service, Astley View Care Home, in Chorley. This is an exciting opportunity to support our management team by guiding our amazing team of Care Assistants in the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will oversee and guide the care team, ensuring the high standards of care we are proud about enrich the daily lives of our residents. You will be responsible for setting the benchmark for amazing care, administering medication, observing changes in residents' conditions, and directing appropriate care practices. You will be an advocate for outstanding person-centred care, maintaining professionalism, and will liaise confidently with other healthcare professionals.
Benefits
- Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum + 2 extra days
- Additional annual leave awarded in line with length of service
- Refer a Friend scheme - earn up to £500 per referral
- Workplace pension scheme
- Free Blue Light Card membership access
- Ongoing focus on training and your development
- Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
- Health Cash Plan - covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership
- Pay: £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour
- Annual Salary equivalent: £30,030 per annum
Requirements
- Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
- Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
- Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with safeguarding vulnerable adults’ policies and procedures.
- Conduct risk assessments and create or update care plans in line with residents’ needs and preferences.
- Follow professional standards and adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations set by the Care Quality Commission.
At Evermore Care, we prioritise delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members’ continuous development. Our core values — Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom — guide every decision made within our service.
In 2024, Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.
Our stunning, newly purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, sweet shop, beauty salon, and video call lounges, Astley View is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.
If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Care Assistant in an Outstanding service and with an employer who truly CARE's APPLY TODAY!
Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We celebrate diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is designed to help every applicant perform at their best.
