Night Senior Care Assistant — Lead Safe, Compassionate Care

Victoria Park Care Home; Coventry; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Group life assurance

Wagestream

Meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Staff discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development

Career progression

Long service awards

Job summary

Victoria Park Care Home in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Night Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team on night shifts. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and smooth ward operations for residents in our 32-bed home.

Responsibilities include supervising the night team's care delivery, overseeing medication administration, monitoring residents' wellbeing, maintaining accurate care records and liaising with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is required.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Experience supporting or leading a care team is beneficial.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are essential, with a caring approach.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the night shift to ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care for residents.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents' wellbeing.
• Maintain accurate care records and liaise with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Care experience

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Victoria Park Care Home in Coventry is seeking a dedicated Night Senior Care Assistant to lead a care team on night shifts. You will ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care and smooth ward operations for residents in our 32-bed home.

Responsibilities include supervising the night team's care delivery, overseeing medication administration, monitoring residents' wellbeing, maintaining accurate care records and liaising with families and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.