Senior Care Assistant
Bamber Bridge - Preston
Days - £14.00 per hour | 44‑hour contract
Nights - £14.00 per hour | 33-hour contract
We are currently recruiting an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming 55‑bed residential service supporting individuals with Dementia.
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will lead and support the care team, ensuring high standards of person‑centred care and full compliance with CQC guidelines. You will act as a role model within the service, supervising and guiding junior staff and contributing to a positive, safe, and caring environment for residents.
Key Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant:
Oversee and support the care team on shift
Ensure care delivery meets CQC standards
Promote high‑quality, resident‑focused care
Mentor, supervise, and guide less experienced staff
Contribute to care planning and quality monitoring
Requirements for the Senior Care Assistant:
Minimum 1 year's experience as a Senior Care Assistant
NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (essential)
Strong communication and written skills
Previous experience in elderly care
Self‑motivated, organised, and resilient
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible and dependable, with the ability to work under pressure
What's on Offer for the Senior Care Assistant:
Career development opportunities
Paid induction training
Fortnightly pay
DBS cost covered
Free uniform
28 days' paid annual leave (pro rata)
Pension scheme
For further information or to apply please contact Amanda at Time Recruitment