Day Senior Care Assistant (Maternity Cover) Location: Chorley, Lancashire Service: Astley View Care Home Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £13.85 per hour Overtime paid at £15.35 per hour Hours: 8am – 8pm, on a two-week rolling rota: Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Are you a passionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant looking to advance your career in a truly luxury care setting? Evermore Care is seeking dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our new service, Astley View Care Home, in Chorley, covering maternity leave for up to 9-months 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. About the Role: 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. The Best Bits Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum 2 extra days Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per permanent 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 Experience Required: 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. Main 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. About Us: 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. About Astley View: 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.