Senior Care Assistant

Roseberry Care Centres; Sheffield; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to support residents and lead junior staff at Moorend Place in Sheffield. This role involves providing hands-on care, promoting dignity and independence, and ensuring a safe and respectful environment. Candidates should have experience in a similar role and hold NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care. The position offers competitive pay and the opportunity for professional growth within a caring community.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assist Programme

GEM Awards

Employee Of The Month

FlexEarn

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Genuine passion for elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to residents.
• Supervise junior care staff.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report changes.

Skills

Experience as a Senior Carer or similar role

Excellent leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience with PCS and EMAR systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Day Senior Care Assistant – Moorend Place

Moorend Place, 34 Commonside, Walkley, Sheffield S10 1GE

33 Hours

Requirements

• Experience as a Senior Carer or similar role in a care home environment
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience with PCS and EMAR systems

Join Our Caring Community.

Are you an experienced senior care assistant or care professional ready to take your knowledge and experience to the next level? At Roseberry Care, we’re on a mission to provide outstanding, person-centred care—and we’re looking for a caring, compassionate and enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant.

Location: Moorend Place, 34 Commonside, Walkley, Sheffield S10 1GE
Salary: £12.50 per hour

Hours: 33 Hours Per Week (Days and alternate weekends)

*Note Sponsorship is not available for this role*

About Us:

Roseberry Care is a warm and welcoming community with over 1,500 dedicated professionals across 27 homes—from Morpeth to Milton Keynes. We support nearly 1,200 residents, offering everything from elderly and dementia care to care for younger adults with neurological or physical disabilities.

At the heart of everything we do? Kindness, inclusivity, and putting people first—always.

Your Role:

As a Senior Care Assistant you will provide both hands-on support to residents and leadership to junior care staff within our local care home. Providing direct caregiving with supervisory responsibilities, you will ensure that our high standards of person-centred care are consistently delivered.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Assisting residents with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, etc.).
• Promote dignity, independence, and individual rights of residents.
• Supervise and support junior care staff and new team members.
• Monitoring residents’ conditions and report any changes to senior management or nursing staff.
• Communicate effectively with residents, ensuring they feel listened to and respected.
• Ensure the care environment is clean, safe, and compliant with health and safety regulations.
• Use of PCS (electronic care plans) and EMAR (electronic medication administration systems).

What We’re Looking For

• Experience as a Senior Carer or similar role in a care home environment
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards it)
• Excellent leadership and communication skills
• Experience with PCS and EMAR systems
• A genuine passion for elderly care and team development
• Ability to develop and mentor others

What You’ll Get in Return

• Supportive, friendly team environment
• Genuine career progression across 27 care homes
• Employee Assist Programme for mental health & well-being support
• Go the Extra Mile (GEM) Awards – celebrating your amazing work
• Employee Of The Month – Appreciating our employees
• FlexEarn – access your earnings early for any extra shifts worked
• Refer a Friend Scheme – earn £200 for every successful referral

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re passionate about care, proud of your profession, and want to be part of something special—we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and become a valued member of the Roseberry Care family—where your dedication, skill, and kindness will help shape brighter days for every resident.

Roseberry Care Centres

PO Box 213

Houghton le Spring

DH4 9DL