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Senior Care Assistant

Sunderland
money-bag £13.50 - £14.00/hour
225125120
Posted Yesterday

Senior Care Assistant – Full Time (Days) – Luxury Retirement Home – AV1943A
Location: South Hylton, Sunderland
Pay: £13.50 – £14.00 Per Hour
Hours: 30 Hours Per Week – Days

About the Home
This well-established, family-owned residential care home in Sunderland provides compassionate, person-centred care for older adults within a warm, welcoming, and homely environment. Operating for over 35 years, the service has built an excellent reputation within the local community for delivering high-quality care with kindness, dignity, and respect at the heart of everything they do.

Rated ‘Good’ by the CQC, the home offers accommodation across 40 comfortable en-suite bedrooms, all designed to promote independence, comfort, and wellbeing. Residents benefit from a relaxed and friendly atmosphere where individuality is valued, and care is tailored to each person’s unique needs and preferences.

The service works closely with local GP practices and community nursing teams to ensure residents receive consistent and responsive support. A strong emphasis is placed on creating meaningful daily experiences, encouraging social interaction, and supporting both the physical and emotional wellbeing of residents.

Life within the home includes:
• Person-centred care tailored to individual needs
• A friendly and supportive “home from home” environment
• Comfortable en-suite accommodation
• Daily activities and social engagement opportunities
• Beautiful gardens and communal spaces
• A long-standing, stable care team
• Strong community links and family-focused values

The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting residents while leading and encouraging the wider care team to deliver outstanding standards of care.

Your responsibilities will include:
• Leading and supporting care staff on shift
• Delivering high-quality, compassionate care
• Assisting residents with daily living activities in a dignified manner
• Administering medication where required
• Maintaining accurate care documentation and care plans
• Promoting resident independence, wellbeing, and choice
• Creating a safe, calm, and positive environment for residents and staff

About You
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
• Previous experience within a senior care role in a residential or nursing home setting
• A caring, compassionate, and proactive approach
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Medication training desirable but not essential
• Passionate about delivering person-centred care

Benefits & Perks
• £13.50 – £14.00 per hour
• Full-time day shifts
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Supportive and friendly working environment
• Opportunity to join a well-established and respected care provider
• Rewarding role making a genuine difference to residents’ lives

To Apply
Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

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