Night Senior Care Assistant

Avalon Park Care Home; Lees; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Life assurance

Wagestream

Free meal during shifts

GP Online for you and dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Refer a Friend bonus

Job summary

Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to guide and support the team in delivering safe, high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee medication administration, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to changes, ensuring care remains safe and well-coordinated.

Accurate care records and clear communication with families and healthcare professionals are essential. You will join a supportive environment with experienced colleagues, 58 bedrooms, and a

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high-quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Respond to changes in residents' conditions and ensure safety.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

As Night Senior Care Assistant, you will guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents. You will take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard. Alongside providing hands on care, you will oversee medication, monitor residents' wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate. You will maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum), with Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards
• Medication administration training with competency is essential
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach
  Avalon Park Care Home in Oldham provides residential and residential dementia care for older people. With 58 bedrooms, the home offers a welcoming environment focused on person centred care, wellbeing and independence. As part of the team, you will work alongside experienced colleagues in a supportive environment, helping residents enjoy meaningful daily lives while developing your skills and experience., Avalon Park is part of Care Concern Group, a family-owned, market-leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the UK. We are committed to delivering high-quality care and creating supportive, rewarding workplaces where our colleagues can grow, develop and thrive.
• £14.35 - £14.95 per hour
• Contracted to 33 or 44 hours per week
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract), Paid Enhanced DBS
• Uniform provided
• Group life assurance cover
• Wagestream - financial wellbeing support and flexible access to earned pay
• A nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
• GP Online for you and your dependants under 16
• Access to more than 1,600 high-street and online discounts
• Free, confidential Employee Assistance Programme, available 24/7, 365 days a year
• Award-winning learning and development, with support to achieve recognised qualifications
• Clear opportunities for career development and progression
• Recognition initiatives and Long Service Awards
• 'Refer a Friend' scheme offering up to £1,000 per successful referral, depending on the role