Senior Care Assistant

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Green Park Nursing Home- Southwold Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3JS

Salary: £13.65 - £14.64 per hour

Schedule/Hours: Full & Part-time available – Nights

Pay Rates:

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care: £13.65 per hour 
NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care: £14.64 per hour

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills?  Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help us deliver truly exceptional care to our residents. This is more than just a job – it’s a chance to lead with compassion, support others, and make a meaningful impact every single day.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key leadership role within our care team. You’ll be responsible for assessing individual needs, developing person-centred care plans, and ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional support is delivered to the highest standard. You’ll also supervise and mentor care staff, helping them grow and maintain best practices.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and supporting the care team to deliver high-quality care
Administering medication safely and accurately
Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and updating care records
Liaising with healthcare professionals and families
Supporting residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities
Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and welcoming
Promoting dignity, independence, and choice for every resident
Participating in audits, inspections, and team meetings

We’re seeking someone who is:

Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
Experienced in elderly care or dementia support
A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
Compassionate, patient, and reliable
A great communicator and team player
Willing to continue learning and developing professionally

Everything You’ll Love

Career development from day one, with clear progression pathways
Hundreds of colleague discounts every month across shopping, holidays, dining, tech, and more
Excellent employee recognition schemes such as ‘Making a Difference” award and Long Service Awards
Free emotional, practical, and financial support that’s fully confidential, through an Employee Assistance Programme helpline and wellbeing app that’s available 24/7, all year round
Company-supported pension scheme to invest in your future
Fully funded DBS check

About Green Park Nursing Home

Green Park is a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones. 

We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes. 

Apply today

If you're ready to bring your compassion, energy, and dedication to a role that truly makes a difference, apply today and help us provide the kind of care every person deserves.

We proudly support the Armed Forces community and welcome applications from veterans, reservists, and military spouses as part of our commitment to the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We value the unique skills and experiences that service personnel bring and are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.