Night Care Lead — Compassionate Senior Assistant

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Burnley; Hybrid; GBP 32,649,000 - 36,231,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is hiring a Senior Care Assistant at Dove Court in Burnley, Lancashire. This permanent, full-time role covers 33 hours per week with alternative weekends, offering £13.85 per hour and not sponsoring visas.

You will support residents with daily living, supervise junior staff, and help plan care while maintaining dignity and comfort in a compassionate, person-centred environment at Dove Court.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity.
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVQ Level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

Skills

People skills

Team leadership

Creativity

Positivity

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes is hiring a Senior Care Assistant at Dove Court in Burnley, Lancashire. This permanent, full-time role covers 33 hours per week with alternative weekends, offering £13.85 per hour and not sponsoring visas.

You will support residents with daily living, supervise junior staff, and help plan care while maintaining dignity and comfort in a compassionate, person-centred environment at Dove Court.