Senior Care Assistant
About this role
Senior Care Assistant – Sunnyview House Care Home (Leeds)
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Sunnyview House Care Home, Manorfield, Beeston, Leeds, LS11 8QB
Ratings: CQC Rating: Good | Carehome.co.uk Rating: 9.7 / 10
Salary: £12.90 - £14.51 per hour (dependent on experience)
Contract Type: Permanent | Full-Time (Day shifts; must be able to administer medication and lead/run a shift)
About Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we take pride in connecting dedicated senior care and leadership professionals with premier residential environments where clinical excellence and compassionate support take centre stage. We are proud to partner with Bupa to source a committed Senior Care Assistant for Sunnyview House Care Home. If you have experience running shifts, administering medication, and inspiring a team to deliver person-centred care, we want to hear from you.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you are pivotal to the smooth day-to-day running of our unit. You will drive and manage a team of Care Assistants while supporting clinical duties to ensure our residents receive the highest standard of personal care, dignity, and warmth.
Key Responsibilities:
Take day-to-day responsibility for running a unit, including leading shift handovers and guiding your team.
Support clinical duties, including working with nurses to observe residents, issue medication, review care plans, and maintain accurate records.
Help train, supervise, and mentor new staff members so they feel welcomed, supported, and confident.
Build meaningful relationships with residents, their families, and external healthcare professionals such as GPs and District Nurses.
Assist residents with personal care duties and ensure their specific daily needs are met.
What We Are Looking For
Completed or actively working towards an NVQ Level 3 in Care (full support provided to complete your qualification if needed).
Previous experience in a senior care role, with the proven ability to administer medication and lead or run a shift.
A motivated, positive, and collaborative mindset with fantastic interpersonal skills.
A deep passion for making a real difference in people's lives by providing kindness, respect, and dignity.
Benefits & Rewards
Working through this partnership means you will gain access to Bupa's comprehensive wellbeing, financial, and professional development package:
My Healthcare: Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for health issues (including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy, and mental health support).
Annual Healthcare Allowance: Approximately £350 to redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products.
Financial Flexibility & Security: Wagestream (early access to up to 40% of earned wages within minutes), enhanced sick pay for frontline teams, and competitive pension plans.
Work-Life Balance: 28 days holiday, 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.
Family Support: Comprehensive parental leave options and a dedicated Menopause Plan.