Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant - Lyons Court

Location: Evenwood, Bishop Auckland

Salary: £13.02 per hour

Job Type: Permanent / On-site

Shift: Days, 40 hours per week

We are looking for a committed, knowledgeable, and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team in Bishop Auckland. In this vital role, you will support the Nurse in Charge and take an active lead in overseeing a team of Care Assistants to ensure that every resident receives the highest possible standard of person-centred care.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for providing hands-on support with daily living activities, encouraging independence, and safeguarding the dignity and well-being of each individual. You will also take on key clinical responsibilities such as administering medication, contributing to care planning, and ensuring accurate documentation.

You will play a central role in creating a homely, nurturing environment by coordinating meaningful activities, supporting residents with mobility and personal care, and liaising closely with multidisciplinary teams, families, and external professionals. This is a role where your leadership skills and commitment to exceptional care can make a real and lasting difference in people's lives.

• Lead, supervise, and support Care Assistants to maintain outstanding standards of care
• Deliver compassionate personal care while promoting residents' independence, dignity, and choices
• Organise, coordinate, and participate in enriching activities, outings, and social opportunities
• Attend MDT (multidisciplinary team) meetings and contribute actively to assessments and care planning
• Administer medication safely in line with internal policies and legal frameworks
• Maintain clear, accurate, and up-to-date records, including daily notes and incident reports
• Assist in developing, reviewing, and updating individual care plans and risk assessments
• Support residents with mobility, physical disabilities, and rehabilitation activities
• Assist during mealtimes, ensuring residents receive appropriate nutritional support
• Uphold stringent hygiene and infection-control standards throughout the home
• Report any changes in residents' health, behaviour, or needs promptly and appropriately

• Level 3 Safe Handling of Medication Certificate (evidence required)
• Previous experience and relevant qualifications within a care or medical setting
• A caring, patient, and empathetic approach with a genuine desire to help others
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to provide leadership, support colleagues, and maintain high-quality care standards
• Ability to remain calm, professional, and solution-focused in challenging situations

Careline Lifestyles is a family-run specialist care provider offering high-quality residential, nursing, and specialist support services for adults with acquired brain injuries, neurological conditions, mental health needs, learning disabilities, and complex physical disabilities.

We are committed to promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life for every individual we support. Our teams are compassionate, skilled, and driven by a shared mission-to empower people to live meaningful, fulfilling lives.

• Competitive hourly rate
• Permanent, full-time contract with guaranteed hours
• Comprehensive support for professional development and career progression
• Access to a range of health, well-being, and employee assistance benefits
• Free onsite parking and uniform provided
• Company pension scheme
• Supportive, inclusive, and team-oriented working environment

Safeguarding: An enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this position.