Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant – Days or Nights – Family-Owned Stand-Alone Residential Care – AV1884B Full Time | Residential Care Location: Allendale, Northumberland Hours: Flexible, 12-hour shifts Pay: £14.50 per hour ☕ Paid breaks included** Family-Owned | Stand-Alone | 13 Residents | Specialist Care for Adults with Learning Disabilities Looking for a rewarding senior care role in a small, friendly setting where your leadership and experience make a real difference? We are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant to join a privately owned, stand-alone residential care service in Allendale, Northumberland. Supporting 13 residents with learning disabilities and complex care needs, this is a close-knit, family-run environment where residents’ individuality is celebrated, and staff have time to provide attentive, person-centred care. Why Join This Service? In this senior role, you will: • Lead and support care staff during your shift • Build meaningful relationships with residents and their families • Ensure high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and choice • Feel supported by approachable and experienced management • Work in a calm, homely, and secure environment About the Service The service provides: • Specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities • 13 residents, each supported individually in a homely setting • Long-term placements and short-term respite stays • Attention to privacy, dignity, and personal choice • Activities and programmes to support mental alertness, social interaction, and self-esteem • Opportunities for residents to participate in the development of their individualised care plans Your Responsibilities • Provide and oversee high-quality, person-centred care • Support and mentor care staff on shift • Assist residents with personal care, mobility, and daily living tasks • Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively with families and colleagues • Promote independence, dignity, and choice • Engage residents in meaningful activities and social interaction What We’re Looking For • Previous care experience, ideally in a residential or specialist setting • NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care required; Level 3 preferred • Proven ability to lead and support a small care team • Compassionate, professional, and reliable approach • Strong communication, organisational, and teamwork skills • A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities What You’ll Receive • £14.50 per hour • Paid breaks • 12-hour day or night shifts • Supportive, friendly, and experienced management • Long-term, stable role in a small, family-owned, stand-alone setting • The chance to make a meaningful difference every day If you are an experienced and dedicated Senior Care Assistant looking for a role where your leadership, skills, and compassion are valued, we would love to hear from you. To Apply: Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) for more information