Night Care Leader: Senior Care Assistant

Prestwick Care Group; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discount card for leisure sites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care Group in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in our residential and nursing settings. This permanent full-time night role focuses on comfort, dignity, and wellbeing for residents, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating care plans.

You should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Carer, Team Leader or similar in care settings.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or working towards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to support and motivate staff.
• Compassionate, professional approach with a desire to help others.
• Knowledge of care planning, risk assessments and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care, ensuring dignity and safety.
• Mentor and support junior staff; promote best practice.
• Develop, implement and review person-centred care plans and risk assessments.
• Assist residents with daily living activities (mobility, bathing, dressing, meals).
• Monitor and report residents' conditions; escalate to nursing staff as needed.
• Communicate with residents, families and healthcare professionals to coordinate care.
• Participate in audits, handovers and team meetings.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding and health & safety policies.

Skills

Senior Carer

Team Leader

Interpersonal skills

English proficiency

DBS check

Right to Work UK

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 HSC

Job description

Prestwick Care Group in Gateshead is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality, person-centred care in our residential and nursing settings. This permanent full-time night role focuses on comfort, dignity, and wellbeing for residents, while mentoring junior staff and coordinating care plans.

You should have an NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, strong communication skills, and a compassionate, professional approach.