Care Assistant (Nights)

Nelson Manor Nursing Home; Barrowford; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 18.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nelson Manor Nursing Home in Barrowford is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to support residents' wellbeing and ensure overnight care is delivered with dignity and respect.

You will guide colleagues, respond to residents' needs, follow care plans, and record updates using IT systems, while maintaining calm, safe routines through the night.

The role benefits from leadership opportunities, night-shift teamwork, and flexibility to contribute to the care home's 24/7 operation.

Formación

• Practical senior care capabilities and compassionate patient handling.
• Clear communication with residents and colleagues.
• Confidence using IT to maintain resident records and care plans.

Responsabilidades

• Provide attentive senior care at night following individual care plans.
• Supervise and guide colleagues during the night and support handovers.
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing and escalate concerns as required.

Conocimientos

Senior care

IT literacy

Clear communication

Leadership

Herramientas

IT systems

Descripción del empleo

As a Senior Care Assistant (Nights), you will support residents' wellbeing and help maintain a calm, safe care home overnight. You will guide colleagues, respond to residents' needs and ensure care is delivered with dignity and respect.

Duties

• Provide attentive senior care, following individual care plans and recording relevant updates using IT systems.
• Support and supervise colleagues during the night, offering clear guidance and communicating important information at handover.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing, respond appropriately to changes or concerns, and escal ate issues in line with care home procedures.
• Your impact: Clear handovers help colleagues provide consistent, informed support to residents throughout the day and night.

Required:

• You will bring practical senior care capabilities, clear communication, confidence using IT to maintain records, and the ability to follow care plans and support residents respectfully.

Preferred:

• Care home experience, supervising experience, leadership strengths and driving ability can help you contribute flexibly and guide the team effectively.