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Senior Care Assistant – Purpose-Built Care Facility (Ormskirk, Lancashire)
Older people and dementia care team member sought for this Senior Care Assistant role within one of UK’s leading healthcare providers, based in Ormskirk, Lancashire.
The care home is purpose-built, offering residential care and dementia care, staffed by a skilled team of professionals.
About the Role
A permanent part-time (22 hours/week, Nights) position with one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, dedicated to exceptional senior care within a modern, welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities (Senior Care Assistant)
- Lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to deliver high-quality care, empowering residents to live later life to their fullest potential
- Support residents with personal care needs, including bathing, dressing, mobility assistance, and hygiene
- Assist in organising and wider health & wellbeing activities for residents
- Administer medication and maintain clear, accurate, and legally compliant records
- Nurture positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
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Essential Requirements
✅ NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (compulsory for consideration)
Preferred Skills & Experience
(Important for applying at senior level)
- A passionate commitment to care for older people
- Previous experience in a care environment (formal or informal)
- Proven leadership skills, including:
- Coaching and motivating teams to maintain high standards
- Inspiring colleagues to adopt a culture of exceptional care
- A kind, warm, and caring nature
- Strong ability to work collaboratively while applying initiative independently
- Patience, excellent communication and listening skills
- Consistency in:
- Time management
- Organisational prioritisation of tasks
- Record-keeping accuracy and attention to detail
Benefits Package
- Salaries
- GBP14.33/hour (equivalent to GBP16,393.52 per annum for 22h/week)
- Work-life balance & flexibility
- 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays) + paid annual leave buy option
- Wellbeing support
- Employee assistance programme (free counselling & legal advice)
- Wellbeing resources and access to chaplaincy/pastoral support
- Healthcare scheme at competitive rates
- Career development
- Free cycle2work salary sacrifice scheme
- Access to nationally recognised qualifications & training
- Potential for long-service awards
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Refer a friend scheme + financial rewards
- Practical support
- Free uniform provided
- Subsidised DBS check
- Family-friendly policies for managing work-life balance
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