Night Senior Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

2 weekly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before your first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven培训

Uniform provided

Job summary

Marsh House Care Home in Leyland, part of Dovehaven Care Homes, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves leading the care team, maintaining high standards of care and ensuring compliance with CQC guidelines.

You will support residents, document care activities, and work with a small team to deliver personalised, compassionate care. A full induction and ongoing training are provided along with a Real Living Wage.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 2 in health & social care.
• Experience in a care/nursing home setting.
• Able to supervise and support care staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage the care team within the Home and ensure staff follow CQC guidelines.
• Promote high standards of care and supervise less experienced staff.
• Provide support to residents and ensure accurate records.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Dependable

Supervisory experience

Written skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in health & social care

Job description

* PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP*

£300 WELCOME BONUS!

Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Marsh House Care Home, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland.

33 hourcontractavailable,12 hour shifts 7.30pm- 7.30am on a rota basis with every other weekend availabilityrequired.

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don't just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you're trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end
• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Night shiftsare ideal if you prefer:

• A quieter, more structured pace

• Working closely with a small, trusted team

• Having the space to deliver thoughtful, person-centred care

• Greater autonomy and responsibility

About Marsh House Care Home

Marsh House is a welcoming home down a quiet country lane, our farmhouse home looks out over open fields and a private garden. It's a warm, welcoming place to live.We support up to 33residents with a wide range of needs, offering personalised care.

Take a lookat the home:Marsh House | Residential | Leyland | Lancashire

About the role:

As the Senior Care Assistant, you will be tasked with managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents. You will promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and support less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents' dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.
• Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly.
• A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.

What Matters Most

We're looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• 2 weekly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Night shift available
• Welcome bonus will be paid after successful probation period
• Full-time contract
• Every other weekend required
• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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