Job Description
Location: Guisborough Manor Care Home, Woodhouse Triangle, Middlesbrough Road. The service premises; may be required to work at other locations later.
Job Overview
The role is Senior Care Assistant at a busy Residential Care Home. Experienced care professional, understanding of medication management and CQC compliance. Passion for providing high quality care for older people, team‑oriented, good communicator.
Role‑specific Duties
- Ensure residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing.
- Supervise staff and ensure all staff contribute to efficient running of the service.
- Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.
Working With Others
- Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.
- Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents.
- Maintain and develop relationships with residents' loved ones.
Leading By Example
- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.
- Be professional, polite, and reasonable at all times.
Personal and Professional Development
- Have knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
- Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.
- Commit to achieving relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
- Attend statutory and other training as directed by management.
- Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
- Embrace learning opportunities.
Essential Criteria
Qualifications
- Vocational qualification level 3 Health and Social Care.
- Level 3 Medication.
- Good English (written and verbal).
Skills
- Maintain care plans/care records in accordance with the service’s policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance.
- Communication skills to build rapport with residents, and inform colleagues, management, and professionals about their needs.
- Problem‑solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.
- Ability to assist residents with daily tasks, following their care plan (bathing, eating, dressing, grooming, and use of bathroom).
- Supervise staff providing residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks.
- Dispense medication following the service’s policies and procedures.
Previous Experience
- Previous experience of working in a similar environment.
Values‑based Personal Qualities
- Working Together: Involve residents, families, external agencies, and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.
- Respect and Dignity: Promote person‑centred care and independence.
- Everybody Counts: Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights, enable individuals to voice concerns.
- Commitment to Quality of Care: Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback, seek opportunities for learning and improvement.
- Compassion: Show kindness, empathy and understanding in all interactions.
- Improving Lives: Share ideas, focus on wellbeing, improve outcomes for residents.
Closing Date
Saturday 27th June, 2026
Contract Type
Fulltime
Salary
£14.75 Hourly
