Night Shift Senior Care Assistant — Dementia & Residential

Cinnamon Care Collection; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Breaks

Uniforms

Staff Meals

Nest Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Care Workers Charity

Spice of Life – Discount Retail Scheme

Cycle Scheme

Eye Care

Refer a Friend Scheme

Reward Vouchers

Quarterly & Annual Company Recognition

Career development

Job summary

Cinnamon Care Collection at Thurnby Fields in Leicester is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts, to join a luxury home caring for residential and dementia residents. You will work with a close-knit team, promoting choice, individuality and independence while ensuring high standards of care.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), have knowledge of CQC standards, at least two years’ experience with older people and dementia, and have supervisory and medication

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care or related qualification.
• Sound knowledge of care legislation including CQC Fundamental Standards.
• 2 years’ experience working with older people and people with dementia.
• Supervisory experience and medication administration experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care to residential and dementia residents.
• Supervise and mentor care assistants on night shifts.
• Administer medications as qualified and maintain safe record-keeping.
• Support induction and ongoing training within the care team.

Skills

Team player

Communication

Flexibility

Proactive

Supervisory experience

Education

NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)

Job description

Cinnamon Care Collection at Thurnby Fields in Leicester is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts, to join a luxury home caring for residential and dementia residents. You will work with a close-knit team, promoting choice, individuality and independence while ensuring high standards of care.

Applicants should hold NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), have knowledge of CQC standards, at least two years’ experience with older people and dementia, and have supervisory and medication