Senior Care Assistants

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SJK Healthcare is recruiting for the Senior Care Assistant in the Lancashire area. This permanent role requires 36-48 hours per week, with days and nights available.

Responsibilities

• Provide and promote high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, ensuring dignity, choice, and independence are maintained at all times.
• Assist with safely and accurately administration of medications in line with policies, CQC regulations, and legislation.
• Assist in the creation, implementation, and review of individualised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Monitor residents’ physical, emotional, and social wellbeing, escalating concerns appropriately to senior management or healthcare professionals.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Supervise, lead, mentor, and support a team of care assistants on shift, ensuring best practice and compliance with care standards.
• Support new staff with induction, training, and ongoing development to build a skilled care team.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential documentation, including care records and medication logs.
• Promote and uphold safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and confidentiality practices.
• Collaborate with nurses, doctors, and multidisciplinary teams to deliver holistic, safe, and compassionate care within regulatory frameworks (CQC, GDPR, Health & Safety at Work Act).
• Complete and review risk assessments and care plans.
• Act as the first point of contact for residents and their families, providing reassurance, guidance, and effective communication.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes in their needs.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Free parking and on-site parking
• Next day GP appointments
• Free legal consultation either personal or professional
• Unlimited counselling sessions (1‑to‑1)

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Supportive management and team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Opportunities for career progression
• A rewarding role making a real difference in people’s lives.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a care setting, ideally in a senior or supervisory role.
• Previous experience in a healthcare or care home setting is preferred but not essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and staff.
• Ability to work as part of a team while also being self‑motivated.
• Basic IT skills for documentation purposes.
• A compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others.
• Caring, patient, and empathetic nature.
• Medication administration training and experience.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and weekends.

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