Night Senior Care Assistant

Sandon House Care home; Tameside; Presencial; GBP 12.000 - 17.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meal during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development

Career progression

Long Service Awards

Descripción de la vacante

Sandon House Care Home, Mossley, part of Care Concern Group, is hiring a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role focuses on leading a care team, delivering safe, person-centred care and maintaining high standards across the night shift. The position includes DBS, pension, uniform, and career development opportunities.

Contracted to 33 hours per week with 5.6 weeks leave, we value compassionate leadership and clear communication with residents, families and healthcare professionals.

Formación

• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Guide and support your team in delivering safe, high quality, person centred care that makes a real difference every day to our residents.
• Take responsibility for the smooth running of your shift, ensuring care is well organised, consistent and delivered to a high standard.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to any changes, ensuring care remains safe and appropriate.
• Maintain accurate care records and work closely with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals to ensure clear communication and continuity of care.

Conocimientos

Communication skills

Leadership

Educación

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

SVQ/NVQ Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Herramientas

Medication administration training

Descripción del empleo

Care and Support - Sandon House Care home

Contract: Full Time

Shift Type: Nights

Contracted hours: 33hrs per week

About Sandon House Care Home
Our 42 bedded home provides residential and specialist dementia care in the heart of Mossley, supporting older people to live well with personalised care. Sandon House has a warm, friendly and close knit atmosphere, with comfortable communal spaces, landscaped gardens and a caring team who take the time to understand each resident as an individual. It is a supportive home where colleagues can build strong relationships with residents, develop their skills and make a genuine difference every day.

Senior Care Assistant Contract

• Contracted to 33 hours per week
• Paid PVG/DBS, pension, uniform provided
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (based on a full time contract)

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
Sandon Houseis 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.