Night Shift Senior Care Lead - Elderly Home

Nurse Seekers; Brixham; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers is recruiting for a well‑established residential care home in Brixham for a Senior Care Assistant on Nights. Join a supportive senior care team delivering high‑quality care to elderly residents.

The role is 36 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.68-£14.83 per hour. Candidates should have leadership experience, be medication trained, and hold or be progressing NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or Team Leader.
• Medication trained.
• Proven experience within elderly residential care.
• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or currently working towards this qualification.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• A genuine passion for providing high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the day‑to‑day running of the home alongside management.
• Leading, supervising, and supporting care staff on shift.
• Administering medication in line with policies and training.
• Ensuring high standards of person‑centred care at all times.
• Acting as a point of contact for staff, residents, and families.
• Contributing to care planning, documentation, and compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Medication administration

Communication

Elderly care

Documentation

Team supervision

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Nurse Seekers is recruiting for a well‑established residential care home in Brixham for a Senior Care Assistant on Nights. Join a supportive senior care team delivering high‑quality care to elderly residents.

The role is 36 hours per week with a pay rate of £13.68-£14.83 per hour. Candidates should have leadership experience, be medication trained, and hold or be progressing NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care.