Senior Care Assistant (SCA) — more responsibility, real flexibility.
Lead the floor, support medication and mentor the team — then choose the shifts that fit your life. Get paid weekly and be invited back directly by the homes you love.
The role at a glance
Everything you need to know, up front
Covering Bristol and the surrounding areas — including Kingswood, Filton, Bradley Stoke, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Yate, Thornbury and Keynsham.
Why MAP HealthCare
Care work, without the middleman calling the shots
MAP HealthCare Connect puts you in control. You see the shifts, you choose the ones that work for you, and the homes that value you invite you straight back. No waiting by the phone for a coordinator to ring — it all happens in your pocket.
Shifts in your pocket
Every available SCA shift that matches your grade, live in the app. Accept the ones you want with a tap.
Get rebooked
Build a relationship with a home and they can invite you back directly — steadier work, familiar faces.
Weekly pay
Submit your timesheet from the app. Once it's approved, payment follows on our regular weekly run.
Push notifications
Be first to know when a matching shift or a rebook invite lands — you never miss the good ones.
Fully supported
We help you through document verification and compliance so you're ready to work with confidence.
Work-life balance
No minimum shifts, no pressure. Fit care work around family, study or another job — on your terms.
What you'll be doing
A day as an SCA
- Leading care on the floor during your shift and being a point of contact for the team.
- Safely administering and recording medication, following the MAR chart and policy.
- Supporting and mentoring HCAs, helping newer colleagues find their feet.
- Contributing to care plans and risk assessments, and keeping records accurate.
- Delivering hands-on personal care with dignity when needed.
- Escalating concerns to the nurse in charge and upholding safeguarding at all times.
What we're looking for
Is this you?
- Experience as a senior carer — or an experienced HCA ready to step up.
- NVQ / Diploma Level 3 and above in Health & Social Care.
- Medication training and competency — mandatory for SCA shifts.
- Right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS (or willingness to obtain one).
- Satisfactory references covering your recent work history.
- Calm, reliable and a natural leader, comfortable using a smartphone app for your shifts.
How it works
From download to payday, in six steps
The whole journey lives in the MAP HealthCare Connect app. Here's the loop you'll get to know.
Download & register
Get the app, create your profile and upload your documents for verification.
Get matched
You're shown only the SCA shifts that fit your grade and area — no scrolling through jobs you can't do.
Accept a shift
See the home, date, times and pay. Tap to accept the ones that suit you.
Work the shift
Turn up, do what you do best, and deliver great care.
Submit & get paid
Submit your timesheet in the app. Once approved, you're paid on our weekly run.
Get rebooked
Impress a home and they invite you back directly — your regulars, week after week.
Pay & flexibility
Rewarded fairly, paid weekly
We pay competitive hourly rates with enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays. You choose how much you work — pick up a shift here and there, or build a full week around your regulars. No minimum commitment, ever.
- Weekly pay once your timesheet is approved.
- Enhanced rates for nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Holiday pay in line with your entitlement.
Up to £30 / hour
Competitive senior hourly pay, with rates up to £30 per hour including enhancements for nights, weekends and bank holidays. Contact us for the full SCA rate card for Bristol and the surrounding area.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
Do I choose my own shifts?
Yes. You see every available SCA shift that matches your grade in the app and accept the ones that suit you — from your phone, whenever you like. There's no obligation to take a minimum number of shifts.
Do I need to be medication trained?
Yes. Medication-administration training and competency are mandatory for SCA shifts, as most involve supporting or administering medication.
How and when do I get paid?
You submit your timesheet from the app once you finish a shift. When the home approves it, payment follows on our regular weekly pay run.
What do I need to get started?
Experience as a senior carer or an experienced HCA ready to step up, with an NVQ / Diploma Level 3 or above and mandatory medication training and competency. Plus the right to work in the UK, an enhanced DBS (or willingness to get one) and satisfactory references. We'll guide you through document verification when you register.
Ready to work on your terms?
Download MAP HealthCare Connect, create your profile, and start picking up SCA shifts across Bristol & surrounding areas. It only takes a few minutes to get started.
Questions first? Email info@maphealthcare.co.uk — we're happy to help. Android app coming soon.