Senior Care Assistant – Brantwood Hall

Roseberry Care Centres; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Wakefield is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to deliver exceptional, person-centred care. You will support residents and supervise junior staff while promoting dignity and independence. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, with a passion for elderly care. This role offers a supportive team environment with opportunities for career progression and employee recognition.

Benefits

Employee Assist Programme

Career progression opportunities

GEM Awards

Refer a Friend Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Carer or similar role in a care home environment.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to develop and mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on support to residents and leadership to junior staff.
• Assist residents with personal care.
• Monitor residents' conditions and report to management.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Elderly care passion

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

44 Hours

Requirements

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 enthusiasticSenior Care Assistant.

Location:Brantwood Hall, 14 North Avenue, Wakefield, WF1 3RX
Salary:£13.50 per hour

Hours:44 Hours Per Week (Days, Nights and alternate Weekends)

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.

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
• 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