Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant (Agency Placement via Supportive Bridge)
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Acacia Lodge Care Home, Broadway, New Moston, Manchester
Pay Rate: £13.38 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: 26 October 2026
About the Role
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Avery Healthcare to recruit a warm, enthusiastic, and experienced Senior Care Assistant for Acacia Lodge Care Home in Manchester.
In this senior position, you will work alongside and support the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, fostering a safe, caring, inclusive, and supportive environment for residents, visitors, and staff alike.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, identifying any changes impacting care plans and updating written records to reflect new needs.
Lead and participate in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and completing monthly evaluations.
Support residents safely with their medication requirements.
Undertake staff supervisions and assist in nurturing and developing team members.
Serve as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and healthcare professionals, ensuring requests are addressed and any concerns are handled promptly.
About You
We are looking for an inspiring and dedicated care professional who embodies our core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable in all that you do.
What We Are Looking For:
Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes.
Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Attitude & Leadership: A positive, supportive disposition toward nurturing both residents and staff.
Flexibility: Responsiveness and adaptability to cover a range of shift responsibilities.