Night Senior Care Assistant

Care Concern Group; Stockport; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - financial wellbeing and早

Job summary

Appleton Lodge Care Home is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to lead a night shift team, delivering safe, person-centred residential and dementia care in Bredbury near Stockport. You will oversee care delivery, medication administration and shift operations while maintaining high standards and strong teamwork with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.

Applicants should have SVQ/NVQ Level 2 (minimum) in Health & Social Care, with Level 3 desirable, and be willing to progress.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)
• Medication administration with competency 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 team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift
• Oversee medication administration, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and healthcare staff

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Carely approach

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

About Appleton Lodge Care Home

Our 30 bedded home provides residential and residential dementia care. Located in Bredbury, on the outskirts of Stockport, Appleton Lodge Care Home is a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues are supported to build strong relationships with residents and make a genuine difference every day. With a friendly atmosphere, comfortable communal spaces and a strong connection to the local community, it is a rewarding place to work and develop your career in care.

About Appleton Lodge Care Home

Our 30 bedded home provides residential and residential dementia care. Located in Bredbury, on the outskirts of Stockport, Appleton Lodge Care Home is a warm and welcoming environment where colleagues are supported to build strong relationships with residents and make a genuine difference every day. With a friendly atmosphere, comfortable communal spaces and a strong connection to the local community, it is a rewarding place to work and develop your career in care.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• £14.35 - £14.95 per hour
• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Paid [PVG/DBS], pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)
• This vacancy is for nights

Role Overview

As 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.

We Are Looking For

• [SVQ/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

What We Offer

• 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

About Care Concern Group

Newlands 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. Our five values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity shape how we care, how we work and how we support one another. If you want a role where your experience is valued, your character matters and your work has genuine purpose, we would love to hear from you.