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Senior Care Assistant

Bira Care Homes

Ashton ParkFull time · 33£13.95 per hour

About the role

About the role

You'll lead and support the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care — providing guidance and supervision to care staff and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, while acting as a positive role model for the team.

What you'll do

  • Lead by example in delivering high-quality care that meets residents' individual needs, with dignity, respect and compassion.
  • Support daily living activities including personal hygiene, mobility and mealtimes.
  • Ensure care practices comply with CIW/CQC, RISCA and HSE standards, checking care documentation and reports for accuracy.
  • Support medication administration in line with training and protocols.
  • Act as a point of contact for staff on shift, providing handovers and contributing to care reviews and meetings.
  • Report concerns or changes in residents' needs to managers promptly.
  • Monitor the care environment for safety and cleanliness, promoting safe moving and handling, infection control and fire safety.
  • Support induction and mentoring of new staff, and complete all mandatory training while supporting others to do the same.

What you'll need

  • Experience working in a care home or similar setting
  • Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or working towards Level 3)
  • Strong communication and leadership skills
  • A reliable and flexible approach to work
  • Enhanced DBS check and the right to work in the UK
  • Social Care Wales registration (for roles in Wales) or completion of the Care Certificate (for roles in England, if not already achieved)

Desirable

  • Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care
  • Experience supporting or mentoring colleagues
  • Medication training or certification

Why Bira

  • Make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we support, every day.
  • Champion dignity, compassion and choice in every interaction.
  • Join a culture where care is not just delivered — it's felt.

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