Posted 12 February, 2026 Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home logo

Senior Care Assistant

Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home West Yorkshire

Job details

  • Salary £25.00 to £30.00 per hour DOE
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Leeds, West Yorkshire
  • Job Reference 117509632

Job summary

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
 
 
 
Senior Care Assistant
 
Location: Nesfield Lodge Dementia Care Home - 45 Nesfield Road, Belle Isle, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS10 3LG
 
Salary: £13.80 per hour
Schedule/Hours: Day Shifts, 33 Hours Per Week
 
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

Skills / Qualifications:

  • *      Qualified to Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential)
  • *      Experienced in elderly care or dementia suppo
  • *      A confident leader with strong supervisory skills
  • *       A great communicator and team player
  • *      Willing to continue learning and developing professionally
  • *      Compassionate
  • patient
  • and reliable