Night Care Lead for Senior Living

MHA; Bath; Sur place; GBP 25 000 - 30 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks

Confidential counselling

Flexible leave options

Discounts

Résumé du poste

MHA is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant (Nights) for Stratton House, Bath. You will take charge during night shifts, support the Home Manager, and ensure safe, person-centred care that protects residents’ dignity.

You will lead care and ancillary staff, monitor care plans, and promote wellbeing. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or willingness to work towards it is desirable. Applicants should live within 15 miles of Bath and be eligible to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care setting.
• Experience leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or willingness to work towards it.

Responsabilités

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on‑call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Connaissances

Care setting experience

Shift lead / deputise

IT skills / email

Communication skills

Team leadership

Elder care sensitivity

Formation

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Description du poste

MHA is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant (Nights) for Stratton House, Bath. You will take charge during night shifts, support the Home Manager, and ensure safe, person-centred care that protects residents’ dignity.

You will lead care and ancillary staff, monitor care plans, and promote wellbeing. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or willingness to work towards it is desirable. Applicants should live within 15 miles of Bath and be eligible to work in the UK.