Night Senior Care Assistant

Hartford Care Ltd; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to join their caring team. In this fulfilling role, you will provide individualized care and support to residents during night hours, ensuring their dignity and independence. You'll lead the night shift, fostering a positive atmosphere while overseeing care assistants. If you're compassionate, possess strong leadership skills, and are committed to making a difference in people's lives, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a family-oriented workplace that values community and individuality, and embark on a rewarding career in health and social care.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents at night.
• Supervise and lead the shift and team members effectively.

Skills

Team leading

Delegation skills

Organisational skills

Excellent communication

Compassionate nature

Ability to use IT systems

Flexible approach

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Employment Type: Nights / 36 hours per week

The Role

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence. You will be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident’s turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
• Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.