Senior Care Assistant
| Company: | Abbeyfield The Dales Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.20 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Ilkley, LS29 9BF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 3 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Senior Care Assistant
Abbeyfield The Dales
Abbeyfield The Dales is a not-for-profit care charity with one mission: Making Time for Older People. We provide a supportive, family-feel working environment guided by our values of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Openness.
We are looking for a caring and reliable Senior Care Assistant to join our team.
Hours:
2 shifts over 7 days 7am to 7pm (alternate weekends)
Key Duties:
Lead shifts while delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and wellbeing
Support with personal care, mobility, meals, and use of equipment
Encourage participation in social activities
Contribute to care plans and act as a Key Worker when required
Safely administer prescribed medication in line with policies
Complete and oversee clear shift handovers, escalating concerns appropriately
About you:
Kind, respectful and dependable
Good spoken and written English
Able to work the required hours
Right to work in the UK and able to commute reliably
Have a Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification
What we offer:
Real Living Wage employer
Employer pension contribution
Training and development
Wellbeing support
DBS cost reimbursed (where required)
Staff discounts and additional benefits
All roles are subject to a probationary period, DBS clearance and satisfactory references.
Apply online today and start your journey with Abbeyfield The Dales.
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