Senior Care Assistant (Dementia)Days and Nights
We are looking for dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes. You will also be an influential individual who can lead a team of care assistants to ensure that residents receive the highest standards of care.
About the role
Main Duties
To ensure that day to day service delivery is meeting the needs of residents and the care they receive is compliant with statutory, legal and regulatory frameworks in addition to delivering the company values.
Leading a team of care assistants to ensure that exemplary care is being delivered.
Ensure that all accidents, incidents or safeguardings are documented and reported in line with company policies and procedures
Administering prescribed medication to residents.
Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.
Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities
Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain confidentiality
Attend team and individual meetings as required
Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care
Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience
Committed to professional development
Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination
Additional Information:
Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays
Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.
Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation
Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder
What we offer
Employee Development programme
Career progression opportunities
Free parking
Referral Bonus
Employee of the Month
Free Uniform
Company Pension Scheme
Competitive Hourly rate
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience of working in a care home with residents who have dementia
- Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
- Able to record residents information and update records in a timely manner
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Level 3 diploma/NVQ health and social care, or working towards or willing to enrol
- Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
- Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC
- Experience and understanding regarding supervising a team
Desired criteria
- Understanding of the skills required to lead a team.
- Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
- Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
Westward Care
We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.
We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.
Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.Passionate about making a difference
Trust - Trust is built through consistent actions, honest care, and mutual respect. Across our services, delivering care with integrity will develop meaningful connections and empower us to act with confidence, knowing we’re all accountable for each other’s well-being. Without trust, we are just providing a service. With trust, it’s a relationship that transforms lives. Kindness - Each day we will lead with small, simple acts—a smile, a kind word, a supportive action —that make a big impact. Kindness builds trust, comfort, and belonging. It creates an atmosphere where everyone feels valued, seen and cared for. We believe every interaction is an opportunity to turn ordinary moments into extraordinary ones, filling our communities with love, warmth, and genuine care. Respect - Respect goes beyond polite gestures. It’s about treating everyone with fairness and dignity. It’s about truly appreciating the humanity in everyone we connect with and celebrating individuality. By embracing diversity and supporting choices we will deliver compassionate care and create a community where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. Teamwork - We know we are stronger when united as a team to provide exceptional care and every contribution is important, no matter how big or small. By sharing responsibilities, solving challenges, and celebrating collective achievements we will foster a sense of community where everyone has a voice and a place. This will ensure that every task is tackled with care, efficiency, and an unwavering commitment to quality.
Our benefits
Employee development programs
Free parking
Referral bonus
Employee of the Month
Senior Care Assistant (Dementia)Days and Nights
We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change.
We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.