Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 16 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £13.21 to £16.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 March 2026 |
| Location: | Durham, County Durham |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Spire Care Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
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Summary
Please Note: Spire Staffing does not hold a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence and therefore cannot provide Skilled Worker / Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) visas. Applications from candidates requiring sponsorship will not be accepted. We will consider applications from candidates who currently hold a Skilled Worker / CoS visa; however, you must be willing to provide ongoing evidence that you are adhering to the terms of your Sponsorship.
We are looking for experienced Senior Carers to take on temporary shifts in care and nursing home environments.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting care teams on shift.
- Administering medication (where trained).
- Completing care documentation to CQC standards.
- Supervising HCAs and supporting residents’ holistic care needs.
Requirements:
- Previous Senior Carer or Team Leader experience in care.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
- Medication administration training.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible shifts and regular assignments.
- Ongoing support from the Spire Staffing team.
Best Practices When Applying:
- Provide detailed evidence of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Highlight medication training/competencies on your CV.
We are looking for experienced Senior Carers to take on temporary shifts in care and nursing home environments.
Responsibilities:
- Leading and supporting care teams on shift.
- Administering medication (where trained).
- Completing care documentation to CQC standards.
- Supervising HCAs and supporting residents’ holistic care needs.
Requirements:
- Previous Senior Carer or Team Leader experience in care.
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
- Medication administration training.
- Enhanced DBS registered on the Update Service (or willingness to obtain).
What We Offer:
- Competitive pay rates.
- Flexible shifts and regular assignments.
- Ongoing support from the Spire Staffing team.
Best Practices When Applying:
- Provide detailed evidence of leadership or supervisory experience.
- Highlight medication training/competencies on your CV.