Avon Search & Selection Ltd
Senior Care Assistant – Full Time – Luxury Residential Care Home – AV1966
Location: Selby, North Yorkshire
Hours: Full Time – Day Shifts Shift Patterns: • Days: 8:00am – 8:00pm • Paid Breaks Included
Pay: £13.83 per hour – Paid Breaks – Competitive Rate
About the Home
A small, family-owned residential care home located in a peaceful countryside setting in Selby.
The home has recently undergone full refurbishment and now offers high-quality, all en-suite accommodation, including a double room. Designed entirely on one level, the layout provides residents with easy and safe access to their rooms and all communal facilities.
All bedrooms and the main lounge are south-facing, creating bright and welcoming living spaces. Residents also benefit from a secure adjoining courtyard and landscaped garden, offering a safe and relaxing outdoor environment throughout the year.
The home is led by a dedicated, friendly, and well-trained team who are committed to providing a safe, secure, and compassionate environment for all residents. Care is delivered with a strong emphasis on dignity, independence, and individuality, ensuring each person is supported in a way that reflects their personal needs and preferences.
Staff are passionate about enabling residents to live life to the fullest—focusing not only on adding years to life, but more importantly, adding life to years.
The overall aim of the service is to promote independence, maintain dignity, and provide person-centred support within a calm, secure, and homely environment.
The Role
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play an important role in delivering high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the wider care team on shift.
You will be responsible for: • Providing compassionate, individualised care to residents • Supporting older adults with dementia and age-related frailty • Administering medication safely and accurately • Leading and supporting care staff during day shifts • Maintaining accurate care records and documentation • Promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing at all times • Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
About You
• Previous experience in residential elderly care • Experience supporting dementia and frail elderly residents • Medication administration experience preferred • Confident, reliable, and flexible in approach • Able to work independently and as part of a small team • Calm, caring, and proactive in your practice • Strong communication skills
The Ideal Candidate
You will thrive in a small, supportive, and family-run environment where resident relationships, continuity of care, and teamwork are central to daily practice. You will be committed to delivering high standards of care and supporting residents to live safely, independently, and with dignity.
Benefits & Perks
• Competitive hourly rate of £13.83 • Paid breaks • Family-owned and supportive working environment • Small, close-knit team culture • Stable and rewarding long-term role • Ongoing training and development opportunities
To Apply
Please contact Lauren on or email
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