Night Senior Care Assistant

About Yew Trees Care Home
Yew Trees Care Home is a warm and welcoming care home located in a peaceful residential area of Dukinfield, Tameside, Greater Manchester, providing specialist residential dementia care. With comfortable living spaces, inviting lounges, a lovely garden and a peaceful courtyard, the home offers a friendly and homely atmosphere. Our caring and dedicated team works together to deliver high quality, person centred care, helping Residents feel valued, supported and enjoy meaningful moments every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

•  £14.35 - £14.95 per hour
•  Contracted to 22 hours per week
•  Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
•  5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
•  This vacancy is for night shifts

Role Overview
As Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.

You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.

You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

We Are Looking For

•  [SVQ/NVQ] Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
•  Medication administration training with competency is essential
•  Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
•  Strong communication and leadership skills
•  A caring, compassionate and professional approach

What We Offer

•  Paid Enhanced DBS
•  Uniform provided
•  Group life assurance cover
•  Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
•  A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
•  GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
•  Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
•  Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
•  Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
•  Clear opportunities for career development and progression
•  Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards

About Care Concern Group
Yew Trees is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.

Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another.

If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.