Senior Care Assistant Days. Birkdale Tower Care Home
* £12.62 per hour
* 33 hours per week
* 8am-8pm
* Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship
Birkdale Tower Care Home, located in the heart of Birkdale, Southport, is a beautifully restored landmark offering luxurious surroundings and exceptional, person-centred care. As part of the Sandstone Care Group, we pride ourselves on creating a warm, supportive environment where residents feel truly at home.
We are currently recruiting a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant Days to join our dedicated team and help deliver outstanding care during day shifts.
As a Senior Care Assistant on Days, your responsibilities will include:
* Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and daily routines
* Providing emotional support and companionship
* Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to any changes or concerns
* Leading and supporting day staff, including supervision and guidance
* Maintaining accurate records and ensuring clear handovers
* Contributing to and reviewing individual care plans to ensure they reflect residents’ changing needs
* Ensuring care delivery is in line with regulatory standards and best practice
* Assisting with staff appraisals, training, and liaising with healthcare professionals
* Promoting a calm, safe, and well-managed environment throughout the day
What are we looking for?
* Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting
* A warm, professional approach with a positive attitude
* Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
* Confidence in using care systems and maintaining accurate records
* Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure
* Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends on a rota basis
Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:
* Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
* Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
* Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
* Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
* Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
* Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
* Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
* In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
* Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’.
Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.