Night Senior Care Assistant

Integrated Care System; Rothley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrated Care System seeks a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care in a night shift role. You'll be responsible for planning personalized care, leading a team, and fostering strong relationships with residents and families. This position demands flexibility and dedication, ensuring the dignity and security of our residents at all times.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Pension schemes

Paid leave

Life assurance

Training opportunities

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Desirable qualification in Health & Social Care.
• Experience in providing care support preferred.
• Ability to lead a care team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver personalized care for residents.
• Administer medication and maintain accurate records.
• Lead and support a team of Care Assistants.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Team Leadership

Flexibility

Education

S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness is at the core of everything you do. It influences every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential, and Specialist care homes. Every team member understands that our residents are individuals with their own stories, and joining us gives you a wonderful opportunity to give back to these individuals.

Main duties of the job

This role involves planning and delivering care that provides residents with security, dignity, and independence. You will influence the care team and support residents in various ways, such as demonstrating how to use mobility aids, assisting at mealtimes, or communicating with families, always with kindness.

About us

HC-One's purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, our mission is to provide compassionate support and care, aiming to be the preferred care provider in our communities.

Job responsibilities

This is a full-time night shift role, 38.5 hours per week, requiring full flexibility. You will know residents and their families to ensure personalized care plans, lead a team of Care Assistants, and uphold high standards of care. Responsibilities include providing physical and mental stimulation through activities, administering medication, maintaining accurate records, and building strong team relationships. Safeguarding is everyone's responsibility; you must recognize signs of abuse or neglect and know how to respond appropriately.

About HC-One

Kindness is a core value at HC-One, emphasizing caring about what matters most to residents. Our team embodies five key qualities: curiosity, compassion, creativity, courage, and dependability. We promote inclusivity and diversity, supporting our staff's professional growth with training, career pathways, and development programs. We offer numerous benefits, including competitive pay, pension schemes, paid leave, life assurance, training opportunities, employee discounts, wellbeing support, and more.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Experience

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Additional Criteria

• S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role is subject to a DBS check under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, to screen for any previous convictions.