Senior Night Care Assistant

2 days ago


Hare Green, United Kingdom Nurse Seekers Full time

Senior Night Care Assistant – Residential Care HomeLocation : Harwich, CO12Hours : 24.5 per week (2 night shifts), including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rotaPay : £13 per hour (all breaks paid)Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for a warm and welcoming, family-run residential care home seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly 15-bed service where high-quality, person-centred care is at the heart of everything they do.As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will lead the night team to ensure residents feel safe, supported and well cared for throughout the night. You will play a key role in maintaining a calm environment, supporting staff, and ensuring all care provided meets the highest standards of dignity, compassion and professionalism.ResponsibilitiesLead and support the night care team, providing clear guidance and direction.Oversee personal care delivery in line with individual care plans and best-practice standards.Administer medication safely, following policies, MAR charts and regulatory requirements.Monitor residents’ night-time wellbeing, including mobility, continence, emotional reassurance and any changes in health.Complete all documentation accurately and promptly, including daily notes, fluid charts, repositioning charts and incident reports.Coach and support new or less experienced staff, promoting excellent practice.Respond effectively to emergencies and follow escalation procedures.Maintain a safe environment by completing regular checks, supporting infection control practices and ensuring the building is secure.Liaise with on-call management, healthcare professionals and emergency services when needed.Contribute to a positive and respectful team culture with strong communication.Person SpecificationExperiencePrevious experience within a residential, nursing or dementia care setting.Experience in a senior or shift-leading role is highly desirable.Confident with medication administration (training available if required).QualificationsLevel 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards / equivalent experience).Medication competency certificate or willingness to complete immediately.Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. manual handling, safeguarding, first aid, infection control).Skills & CompetenciesStrong leadership abilities and confidence in directing a team.Clear, calm and compassionate communication.Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly at night.Good awareness of changes in residents’ health and when to escalate.Organised, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.Personal QualitiesWarm, patient and reassuring in challenging or unsettled moments.Reliable, committed and passionate about supporting older people.Respectful and dedicated to upholding dignity at all times.Calm and steady in emergencies and unexpected situations.Other RequirementsAbility to work night shifts on a rota basis.Enhanced DBS check.Commitment to ongoing professional development #J-18808-Ljbffr


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