Night Care Lead/Assistant - Dignified Elder Care in Worthing

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Worthing; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Paid DBS checks

Pension scheme

Flexible working

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society is seeking two Night Care Assistants for Koinonia Christian Care Home in Worthing. One position will include Night Care Lead responsibilities, offering a chance to develop leadership skills in the care sector.

The home accommodates 38 residents, including those with dementia, and aims to provide safety, dignity and compassionate care. Shifts run 19:45–08:00, with various evening and weekend hours available.

Qualifications

• Prior care experience is essential.
• Ability to lead a team on night shift and support residents with dignity.
• Compassionate, patient, and flexible in caring for older adults.

Responsibilities

• When leading the night shift: lead a team of carers and manage the home in the absence of the manager.
• Complete supervisions for the allocated night staff and mentor and support them in their roles.
• Take charge when contact is made with out-of-hours professionals and coordinate to manage incidents.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organised

Job description

Pilgrims' Friend Society is seeking two Night Care Assistants for Koinonia Christian Care Home in Worthing. One position will include Night Care Lead responsibilities, offering a chance to develop leadership skills in the care sector.

The home accommodates 38 residents, including those with dementia, and aims to provide safety, dignity and compassionate care. Shifts run 19:45–08:00, with various evening and weekend hours available.