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Senior Care Assistant - Nights
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Senior Care Assistant (Nights) @ Ruby Lodge Care Home Location: Sowerby, Thirsk, North Yorkshire YO7 1TS Hours: 45 hours/week (night shifts, flexible weekend rota: 19:45–08:00)
We are no longer accepting applications for sponsorship.
Join the Country Court Family
Ruby Lodge is part of Country Court, a family-run business growing a 3,300+ employee network across 45+ exceptional care homes worldwide. We reimagine senior living with tailored luxury—complete with cinemas, spas, and award-winning dining—built for exceptional people where extraordinary care thrives.
The Role: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Ruby Lodge Care Home, Sowerby, Thirsk Accommodation: 69 luxurious residents cherished with personalised, compassionate care in a serene environment.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll champion person-centred living:
Key Responsibilities
- Nurture emotional well-being and social engagement of residents
- Accurately administer medications in line with prescribed care plans
- Facilitate meal support, ensuring hydration and dietary needs are met
- Mentor junior staff, fostering culture and teamwork
- Plan and implement bespoke care support plans
- Lead and supervise teams to deliver outstanding care (within documented procedures)
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Note: Per our full job description, the above describes core duties—no responsibility is exhaustive.
About You
We seek dynamic, empathetic professionals passionate about creating life-enriching environments for those in our trusted care. Join us on this journey with these attributes:
- Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Care Team Leader
- Warm, supervisory and empathetic personality
- Clinical competence in medication administration
- Strong relationships and listening skills with clients and their families
- Evidence of leadership, or commitment to earning an NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Elite English (verbal & written) communication skills
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Benefits
Beyond a living wage, countrywide pension contributions, and 23+ days annual leave:
- Annual pay reviews and targeted career development
- Access to a bespoke induction & recognised-quality training programme
- Monthly work-harden rewards within our Recommend a Friend Scheme*
- Blue Light Discount Card enabling staff savings
- Personal recognition via Annual Staff Awards Programme
- Flexible milestone-focused growth track
Note: Benefits and training aligned with UK working standards.
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Please email your CV highlighting practical experience working within:
- Senior Care (SCA, Senior/Team Leader)
- Dementia/Alzheimer’s Care fields
- NVQ Level 2-3 qualifications
Important Note All applicants must comply with UK legal work rights. UK visas/subsequent sponsorship not supported.
For fairness, eligibility excludes applicants requiring initiation for sponsorship.
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