Senior Care Assistant Days - The Maltings Care Home in Bridlington

Job description

OverviewThe Maltings is a brand new 59-bed care home in Bridlington, East Yorkshire. We are seeking dedicated individuals to join our team as we prepare to welcome our first residents. Fisher Care Group has been providing kind, compassionate, and safe care since 1986, and we're excited to extend our family to this beautiful new home.

Care Assistant (Days / Nights)Location: The Maltings, Bridlington, West Yorkshire

Hours: 42 hours per week

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Shift Pattern: Day shifts or Night shifts available

About the RoleWe are looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants to lead and support our care teams at The Maltings. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take charge of the care team during your shift, ensuring residents receive exceptional person-centred care whilst providing leadership and guidance to Care Assistants.

Responsibilities

Professionally lead the care team during your shift, ensuring safe, effective, and efficient care is delivered

Provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for residents' safety and dignity

Assist residents with medication, following current policies and procedures

Update and maintain care plans, ensuring they accurately reflect residents' needs

Conduct and document care and risk assessments

Assist with daily living activities and provide support for the care, emotional, and physical wellbeing of residents

Supervise care staff on a day-to-day basis and through formal supervision processes

Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure residents receive appropriate medical and clinical support

Ensure the safety and comfort of all residents whilst encouraging a happy, homely atmosphere

Be knowledgeable about Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults policies and procedures

Ascertain training requirements of staff and provide advice on care delivery where appropriate

Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and communication systems

Carry out quality and support checks on care staff

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Care Assistant, ideally in a residential or nursing home setting

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards)

Excellent leadership and communication skills

Strong knowledge of person-centred care principles

Understanding of CQC regulations and safeguarding procedures

Ability to administer medication competently

A caring nature with a genuine passion for supporting elderly people

Ability to remain calm under pressure and make sound decisions

Benefits

Competitive salary with enhancements for weekends and night shifts

Comprehensive induction and ongoing training and development opportunities

Support with NVQ qualifications

Pension scheme

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Free onsite parking

Career progression opportunities within Fisher Care Group

Opportunity to shape the culture of a brand new care home

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

United Kingdom

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English