Night Senior Care Lead: Safe, Person-Centred Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Enhanced DBS

Uniform provided

Group life assurance cover

Wagestream - earned pay access

Nutritious meals during shifts

GP Online for dependants

Discounts for staff

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

Learning and development support

Career development opportunities

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Oakland Care Home in Rochdale, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee shifts, manage medication administration, monitor resident wellbeing, and respond to changes to maintain safety and dignity for residents.

You will maintain records, work with families and healthcare professionals, and support ongoing care planning and quality improvement initiatives within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care minimum.
• Level 3 is 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.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support your team to deliver safe, high quality, person centred care.
• Take responsibility for smooth running of the shift and ensure care is well organised.
• Oversee medication, monitor residents’ wellbeing and respond to changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and professionals.
• Ensure continuity of care and clear communication across the team.

Skills

Strong communication

Leadership

Team leadership

Caring and compassionate

Medication administration training

Patient-centred care

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (minimum)

Level 3 desirable or willingness to work towards

Job description

Oakland Care Home in Rochdale, part of Care Concern Group, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to guide a team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will oversee shifts, manage medication administration, monitor resident wellbeing, and respond to changes to maintain safety and dignity for residents.

You will maintain records, work with families and healthcare professionals, and support ongoing care planning and quality improvement initiatives within a supportive team environment.