Senior Care Assistant
Talensol Pvt Ltd
Malton, North YorkshireView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£31,096 to £33,176
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time
Closing date
Not specified
Job description
Location: Malton, North Yorkshire
Salary: £14.95–£15.95 per hour, depending on day or night shifts
Hours: 44 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts – Day or Night contracts available
Day Shift: 8:00am–8:00pm
Night Shift: 8:00pm–8:00am
Contract Type: Permanent
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join a dedicated care team.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take a leading role in ensuring residents receive safe, high-quality and person-centred care. You will support and guide Care Assistants, monitor residents' wellbeing, administer medication and help maintain a safe, comfortable and supportive environment.
This role is available on both day and night shifts and is ideal for an experienced care professional with strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering excellent care.
- Lead and support the care team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care.
- Provide personal care and support while promoting residents' dignity, independence and choice.
- Safely administer medication in accordance with care plans, policies and procedures.
- Monitor residents' health and wellbeing and respond promptly to any changes or concerns.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of care records, medication records and handovers.
- Support, mentor and guide Care Assistants, promoting best practice and teamwork.
- Carry out regular checks to ensure residents' safety and wellbeing.
- Ensure the care environment remains safe, clean and secure, particularly during night shifts.
- Liaise with on-call management, healthcare professionals and other relevant parties when required.
- Respond calmly and effectively to emergencies and changing resident needs.
- Assist with preparing the service for the following day or night shift.
- Complete light housekeeping duties and relevant documentation where required.
- Ensure all safeguarding, health and safety, infection control and care procedures are followed.
- Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or in a similar senior care role.
- Experience within a residential or nursing home environment is highly desirable.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or currently working towards the qualification.
- Experience and confidence in administering medication.
- Strong leadership, mentoring and team-working skills.
- Excellent communication and decision-making abilities.
- Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate care and medication records.
- A calm, compassionate and professional approach.
- Ability to work independently and take responsibility when required.
- Flexibility to work 12-hour day or night shifts, including weekends as part of a rota.
Salary & Hours
- £14.95–£15.95 per hour, depending on whether working day or night shifts.
- 44 hours per week.
- 4 shifts per week.
- Day and night contracts available.
- 12-hour shifts: 8:00am–8:00pm or 8:00pm–8:00am.
- Free uniform.
- Free DBS check.
- Free meals when working qualifying shifts, subject to terms and conditions.
- Employee discounts and rewards.
- Refer-a-friend bonus of up to £250.
- Flexible access to earned pay.
- Financial wellbeing support.
- Free wellbeing programme.
- Employee recognition and reward scheme.
- Pension scheme.
- Ongoing face-to-face training and development.
- Career progression opportunities.
If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant with strong leadership skills and a passion for delivering high-quality, person-centred care, we would love to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV.
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Adzuna
First seen
3 October 2026
Last checked
16 October 2026
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