Senior Care Assistant - Residential
About this role
Senior Care Assistant - Residential – Richmond Village Willaston
Position: Senior Care Assistant - Residential
Location: Richmond Village Willaston, 261 Crewe Road, CW5 6GX
Salary: £14.25 per hour + excellent benefits
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time and Part-Time available (Day shifts: 08:00 - 20:00, with weekend requirements on a rota)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting dedicated care professionals with premier luxury retirement villages where exceptional accommodation meets first-class support. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a committed Senior Care Assistant for Richmond Village Willaston. If you have a passion for delivering person-centred care, supporting resident independence, and helping others live their best lives, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant in our residential setting, you will be instrumental in ensuring our residents receive a high standard of clinical, social, and emotional care, helping them maintain their independence and dignity within our luxury village environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with a high standard of clinical, social, and emotional care, recognising and meeting their specific daily needs.
Respond to emergency calls or bells, assessing situations and assisting residents or summoning senior team members as needed.
Support residents with activities of daily living, including meal preparation, washing, dressing, toileting, and personal hygiene.
Assist residents with mobility issues and physical disabilities, including transferring via appropriate equipment and using care aids safely.
Support senior care staff in monitoring resident wellbeing, reporting changes, and communicating effectively with residents' families, friends, and external healthcare professionals.
Note: A DBS check is required for this role due to working with vulnerable individuals, with the £40 cost fully covered by Bupa.
What We Are Looking For
A compassionate, dedicated individual with a strong background or keen interest in residential care.
Great interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build meaningful relationships with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams.
A proactive team player committed to upholding the highest standards of dignity, choice, and person-centred support.
Note: Please be aware that this role is not at or above RQF Level 3 and is ineligible for sponsorship under the UK's Points-Based Immigration System.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing, financial, and professional development package:
My Healthcare: Quick, easy access to support, advice, and treatment for health issues (including remote GP, physiotherapy, and mental health support 24/7).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Financial Flexibility & Security: Paid breaks, a sick pay scheme for frontline teams, Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes), and competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays, plus long-service rewards (extra holidays, cash, and ecards).
Perks: Free meals with every shift, interest-free annual travel loans for public transport season tickets, and gym/fitness discounts across the UK.
Development: Comprehensive induction, ongoing training, apprenticeship opportunities, and free access to LinkedIn Learning.