Night Senior Care Assistant

Northgate Healthcare; Stafford; On-site; Part time

Job summary

A care home provider in Stafford is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant. The role involves providing high-quality care, supervising staff, and administering medications. Strong leadership skills and flexibility are essential. Competitive pay at £13.90 per hour with various benefits including paid breaks and health apps.

Benefits

Early Pay App

Paid Breaks

Health and Wellbeing App

Refer a Friend scheme

Full Training Provided

Free Starter Uniform

Career Progression Opportunities

Work-Based Pension

Qualifications

• Experience in administering and recording medication.
• Ability to work flexibly to meet the home's needs.
• Confident in delegating work and supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality physical and emotional care to clients.
• Supervise staff and maintain communication with external professionals.
• Administer and record medications as required.

Skills

Medication Experience

Leadership Skills

Flexibility in shift patterns

Education

Working Towards NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent

Job description

Night Senior Care Assistant

Location: Stafford, ST18 0RD
Salary: £13.90 per hour
Contract: Zero hour (bank contract) available
Hours: 24 hours per week

Benefits

• Early Pay App – Claim up to 50% of wages on demand. No need to wait until Payday.
• Paid Breaks
• Health and Wellbeing App – With 24/7 GP (Eligible after 12 months of employment)
• Refer a Friend scheme – £100 (T&C apply)
• Full Training Provided
• Free Starter Uniform and DBS check.
• Career Progression Opportunities – Care Certificate and NVQs
• Blue Light Card – You will be eligible for a blue light card which provides you discounts on shops and restaurants.
• Work-Based Pension

About us:

Meadowfields Care Home is a 65-bed, en-suite home in the scenic village of Great Haywood, Stafford, just five miles from Rugeley and Stafford. Our purpose-built home offers peaceful surroundings and beautiful countryside views.

We welcome visits to see our care firsthand, with our Care Manager happy to give a tour and explain our services.

Our care is guided by six core values Privacy, Dignity, Rights, Independence, Choice, and Fulfilment ensuring residents and their families can trust in the compassionate care we provide.

Job Role:

Reporting to the Care Manager, you will provide high-quality physical and emotional care to clients while leading and supporting the care team. This includes supervising staff, providing training, and liaising with external professionals.

We’re looking for someone organised, confident in delegating work, and experienced in leading others. You should understand good care practice and be trained or willing to train to administer medication and contribute to improving residents’ outcomes.

Main Responsibilities:

• To take responsibility for the home and ensure it meets company objectives in the absence of the Care Manager.
• To administer and record medication as and when required in accordance with the Medication Policy.
• To give a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to the residents noting any changes.
• To maintain liaison with professionals in a multi-agency approach.
• To provide supervision and support to the staff team.
• To participate in the planning of care programmes and prepare care review reports.
• To assess the care practice of all staff, ensuring the objectives of the home are met.
• To supervise and be involved in all aspects of the holistic care of the resident group.
• To maintain administration and monitoring systems that comply with legal requirements.
• To ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.
• To work flexible hours to meet the needs of the home.
• To attend staff training courses and meetings.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience:

• Medication Experience and all the relevant certifications.
• Own Transport or ability to get to work, public transport is present.
• Demonstrate Leadership Skills.
• Flexibility in shift patterns.
• Working Towards NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on ‘APPLY’ today, forwarding an up-to-date copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

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