Night Shift Senior Care Lead – Dementia & Wellbeing

Avon Search; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£30,000 per annum

Full-time night shifts

Family-run nursing home

Supportive team environment

Training & development

Meaningful work

Job summary

Avon Search is recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming, family-run nursing home in a semi-rural Shrewsbury setting. The role is full-time nights, leading the night team and delivering compassionate, person-centred care to residents.

The successful candidate will have prior senior care experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to dignity and independence for residents. NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is desirable.

Qualifications

• Experience in a senior care role within a residential or nursing home.
• Compassionate, patient and caring approach to residents.
• Ability to mentor and lead care staff and promote dignity.

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and mentor care staff during night shifts.
• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support personal care, daily living needs and independence.
• Support residents with dementia and respond to individual needs.
• Administer medication in line with training and procedures.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records and care plans.
• Ensure a safe, calm and comfortable night environment.
• Promote privacy, dignity and residents' quality of life.

Skills

Compassionate

Caring

Patient

Communication skills

Leadership

Organisation

Person-centred care

Independence

Education

NVQ3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Avon Search is recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join a welcoming, family-run nursing home in a semi-rural Shrewsbury setting. The role is full-time nights, leading the night team and delivering compassionate, person-centred care to residents.

The successful candidate will have prior senior care experience, strong communication and leadership skills, and a commitment to dignity and independence for residents. NVQ3 in Health & Social Care is desirable.