Night Shift Senior Care Leader

MHA; Ellesmere Port; Presencial; GBP 15.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

28 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

DBS checks and uniforms

Counselling services

Flexible annual leave

Discounts

Induction & progression

Long service awards

Descripción de la vacante

Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to support the Home Manager and senior team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safe, dignified care in a warm home environment.

The role requires a proactive leader with experience in care settings, strong communication, and willingness to develop a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent. DBS checks are supported by the employer.

Formación

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

Responsabilidades

• 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 when required, always 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 the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on‑call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Educación

A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Herramientas

Email

Office systems

Descripción del empleo

Mayfields care home in Ellesmere Port is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to support the Home Manager and senior team in delivering high-quality, person-centred care. You will lead shifts, supervise staff, and ensure safe, dignified care in a warm home environment.

The role requires a proactive leader with experience in care settings, strong communication, and willingness to develop a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care or equivalent. DBS checks are supported by the employer.