Senior Care Assistant

Orchard Care Homes; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Sunderland is looking for a Senior Care Assistant to lead a team in delivering exceptional care. The role includes overseeing care staff, ensuring high standards of personal care, and supporting residents with daily activities. Candidates must possess a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and have experience in elderly or dementia care. This position offers extensive career development opportunities and employee recognition programs.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Colleague discounts across various services

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Company-supported pension scheme

Fully funded DBS check

Qualifications

• Experience in elderly care or dementia support is essential.
• Must be reliable and a great team player.
• Willingness to learn and develop professionally.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support care team to deliver high-quality care.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and update care records.
• Support residents with personal care, meals, and daily activities.

Skills

Leadership skills

Compassion

Communication

Supervisory skills

Patience

Education

Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Hylton Road, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear, SR4 7AB

Senior Care Assistant

Job Type: Permanent | Job Category: Senior Carer | Shift Type: Mixed (Days & Nights) | Shift Structure: 33 hours per week, Days and Nights | Closing Date: 31 December 2025 | Pay: £13.80 per hour

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

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 Ashlea Lodge

Within close proximity of the vibrant city of Sunderland and all that it has to offer, Ashlea Lodge is a modern home with two floors that provides specialist care for older people, many of whom are living with dementia.

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.