Day Senior Care Assistant
Location: Chorley, Lancashire
Service: Astley View Care Home
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour
Annual Salary equivalent: £30,030 per annum
Hours: 8am - 8pm, on a two-week rolling rota:
- Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
- Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed further.
Are you a passionate and experienced Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant looking to advance your career in a trulyluxury care setting?
Evermore Care is seeking dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our new service, Astley View Care Home, in Chorley. 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
- Additional annual leave awarded in line with length of service
- Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per 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.
Senior Care Assistant (Days) in Euxton employer: Evermore Care Limited
Evermore Care Limited is an exceptional employer, offering a nurturing work culture that prioritises the well-being of both residents and staff at Astley View Care Home in Chorley. With a strong commitment to employee development, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, including training support and generous annual leave, we empower our Day Care Assistants to thrive in their roles while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our elderly residents.
