Night Shift Senior Care Lead

MHA; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday including bank hols

Strong pension and life assurance

Free DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling and support services

Flexible annual leave options

Blue Light Card discounts

Induction and career progression

Job summary

Hall Grange care home in Croydon is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join the MHA team. You will lead during shifts, support the Home Manager and senior staff, and promote a warm, respectful environment where residents live with dignity.

You will have experience in care settings, lead a team, and possess IT and strong communication skills. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, with DBS checks and ongoing professional development provided.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good IT skills, including email and basic office systems.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision to residents, promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and development of meaningful activities for residents.

Skills

Leadership

IT skills

Communication

Team motivation

Care for older people

Education

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Hall Grange care home in Croydon is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join the MHA team. You will lead during shifts, support the Home Manager and senior staff, and promote a warm, respectful environment where residents live with dignity.

You will have experience in care settings, lead a team, and possess IT and strong communication skills. A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, with DBS checks and ongoing professional development provided.