Senior Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13 to £13.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 June 2026 |
| Location: | Parkhill Care Home, 319 Huddersfield Road, Millbrook, Stalybridge, Cheshire, SK15 3EP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | AJ CARE GROUP LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | PH-SCA-001 |
Summary
Parkhill Care Home is inviting applications for a Senior Care Assistant to join our residential care home team in Millbrook, Stalybridge. AJ Care Group Ltd provides residential care and personal care for adults aged 65+, including people living with dementia, mental health needs, physical disabilities and personal care needs.
About the role
We are looking for a caring, reliable and professional Senior Care Assistant who can provide high-quality personal care, help lead shifts and support junior staff in a respectful and safe way.
Main responsibilities
Provide personal care and practical support in line with care plans and residents’ preferences
Help lead shift tasks, handovers, work allocation and communication with the senior person in charge
Observe residents’ wellbeing and report changes, concerns or incidents promptly
Maintain daily records, charts and care documentation accurately
Assist with medication only where trained, authorised and assessed as competent
What we are looking for
Previous experience in care, support, healthcare or another role involving direct support to adults, with some responsibility for guiding others or leading tasks
Basic knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, moving and handling, infection prevention and record keeping
Able to communicate well, lead by example and organise shift priorities
A Level 2 or Level 3 adult care qualification, dementia experience or previous senior carer experience would be beneficial but is not essential where the right values and transferable experience can be shown
Important recruitment information
This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, proof of identity, proof of the right to work in the UK and health clearance where lawful. Medication duties are only part of the role after training, authorisation and competency sign-off. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please apply by email to info@parkhillcarehome.com and submit the AJ Care Group application form with any requested supporting documents.
About the role
We are looking for a caring, reliable and professional Senior Care Assistant who can provide high-quality personal care, help lead shifts and support junior staff in a respectful and safe way.
Main responsibilities
Provide personal care and practical support in line with care plans and residents’ preferences
Help lead shift tasks, handovers, work allocation and communication with the senior person in charge
Observe residents’ wellbeing and report changes, concerns or incidents promptly
Maintain daily records, charts and care documentation accurately
Assist with medication only where trained, authorised and assessed as competent
What we are looking for
Previous experience in care, support, healthcare or another role involving direct support to adults, with some responsibility for guiding others or leading tasks
Basic knowledge of person-centred care, safeguarding, moving and handling, infection prevention and record keeping
Able to communicate well, lead by example and organise shift priorities
A Level 2 or Level 3 adult care qualification, dementia experience or previous senior carer experience would be beneficial but is not essential where the right values and transferable experience can be shown
Important recruitment information
This post is subject to safer recruitment checks including an Enhanced DBS check, satisfactory references, proof of identity, proof of the right to work in the UK and health clearance where lawful. Medication duties are only part of the role after training, authorisation and competency sign-off. Reasonable adjustments will be considered in line with the Equality Act 2010.
How to apply
Please apply by email to info@parkhillcarehome.com and submit the AJ Care Group application form with any requested supporting documents.