via indeed · 29 June 2026 ·2 days ago

Senior Care Assistant

Vital Hands UK
Doncaster
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Job Description:

Job Summary
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our growing team within a staffing and care supply service. In this role, you will be deployed across a range of care settings, supporting care homes and services to deliver high\-quality, person\-centred care.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is adaptable, reliable, and passionate about maintaining high standards of care while representing our organisation professionally in different environments, with the added flexibility to choose shifts that fit around your availability.

Key Responsibilities

  • Deliver high\-quality, person\-centred care across a variety of care settings, ensuring dignity, respect, and independence at all times

  • Support individuals with daily living activities, including personal care, nutrition, and mobility, according to their specific needs

  • Take a lead role on shift when required, supporting and guiding care staff within the service you are assigned to

  • Follow and implement individual care plans, ensuring consistency and quality in care delivery

  • Monitor and report any changes in health or wellbeing to the relevant staff or healthcare professionals

  • Maintain accurate and up\-to\-date records in line with each service’s policies and procedures

  • Adapt quickly to different environments, teams, and service user needs

  • Uphold safeguarding, health and safety, and best practice standards at all times

  • Represent our organisation in a professional and positive manner while on assignment
Requirements
  • Previous experience in a senior care role or a supervisory position within a care setting

  • Flexibility to work across different locations and care environments

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to support and guide others

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Confident using IT systems for care documentation and reporting

  • A good understanding of care plans and person\-centred care delivery

  • A compassionate, professional, and reliable approach

  • A valid driving licence and access to transport is highly desirable due to travel between placements
What We Offer
  • Flexible working – pick up shifts at your own convenience

  • Opportunities to work across a variety of care settings

  • Supportive team and ongoing communication

  • Competitive rates of pay

  • Staff reward programme for good performance
We pride ourselves on providing reliable, high\-quality staff to our clients while creating a supportive and rewarding working environment for our team. If you are passionate about care and enjoy flexibility in your role, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full\-time, Part\-time, Zero hours contract

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person

Pay: £13\.85\-£14\.85 per hour

Work Location: In person

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