Night Shift Senior Care Assistant - Lead & Support

Highgate Care; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training & progression

Meaningful impact

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join the team at Rastrick Hall & Grange in Brighouse. You will support residents with daily living, maintain high standards of care, and work nights with a friendly, compassionate team.

This permanent role is full-time 38.5hrs per week, includes alternative weekends, with ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within a close-knit group that values dignity and kindness.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or working towards) is preferred.
• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable.
• Ability to lead and support a care team.
• Commitment to dignity and resident wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of care by supporting residents with daily living.
• Train and supervise junior staff in the home.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor confused or challenging behaviours and provide comfort.
• Promote continence and dignity.
• Record care plans and daily notes per policies.
• Facilitate resident activities and social engagement.
• Respond to nurse calls and communicate with staff promptly.

Skills

Team leadership

Reliability

Creativity

Passion for elderly care

Flexible scheduling

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Highgate Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join the team at Rastrick Hall & Grange in Brighouse. You will support residents with daily living, maintain high standards of care, and work nights with a friendly, compassionate team.

This permanent role is full-time 38.5hrs per week, includes alternative weekends, with ongoing training and opportunities for career progression within a close-knit group that values dignity and kindness.