Senior Care Assistant

Hyllden Heights; Hildenborough; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

Uniform provided

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone birthdays extra time off

Company sick pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Health Cash Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Long service awards

Job summary

Oakland Care is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant for Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ. You will lead a team of care staff on night shifts and ensure high-quality, compassionate care for residents.

The role requires at least 2 years' care experience, Level 3 Health and Social Care, and medication administration training. You will monitor wellbeing, maintain plans, and communicate with families as needed.

Qualifications

• Leading a team of Health Care Assistants.
• Delivering person-centred care with dignity and respect.
• Excellent communication with residents, families and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team of HCAs during night shifts.
• Assisting with personal care and night-time checks.
• Administering medication according to training.
• Updating care plans and records.
• Maintaining a clean, safe living environment.
• Supporting residents and visitors as needed.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

Mentoring

Caring attitude

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced care professional with a passion for supporting others?We are looking for a dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant to join our team and provide exceptional care to our residents while the rest of the world sleeps.

If you are a driven individual who values teamwork and can act as a positive role model, we want to hear from you!

We offersome excellent rewards and benefits including:

• We offer all team members 1 freemeal per shift.
• Uniform provided.
• EnhancedBank Holiday pay.
• Cycle to Work scheme – why not save money on commuting costs and improve your health at the same time.
• Milestone Birthdays - get EXTRAtime off to celebratethat special birthday.
• Company sickpay which is over and above the statutory entitlement. (subjectto length of service)
• Refer a FriendScheme for successfulreferrals- for all permanentroles within Oakland Care (T&C's apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Health Cash Plan (subject to T&Cs).
• Death in Service Benefit (subject to T&Cs).
• Long service awards.

And much more……….

Location: Hyllden Heights, 140 Tonbridge Road, Hildenborough, Tonbridge TN11 9HJ

Hours: 42 hours per week

Pay: £14.30 per hour

Contract: Full time

Shift: Nights

We are an award-winning Care Home provider who deliver high quality, kind, and compassionate care. For our residents, joining one of our Homes is like joining our family - and we make that no different for our new colleagues. If you enthusiastic and want to make a real difference, then you have come to the right place!

What you will be doing:

• Leading a team of Health Care Assistants, acting as a positive role model and trusted point of support.
• Assisting with personal care, and support to our residents throughout the night, carrying out regular checks and responding to any night-time requirements.
• Administering medication (following training and guidelines).
• Updating care plans and maintaining accurate records.
• Delivering the highest standard of person-centred care, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and hygienic environment.
• Supporting family members and visitors.

What you need to succeed:

• At least a minimum of 2 years’ experience in delivering care or as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care (or willing to sign up/or working towards it).
• Trained in medication administration.
• Excellent people and customer service skills.
• Ability to induct, supervise and mentor junior staff.
• Time management skills to delegate tasks within a team.
• Excellent communication skills – verbal (within the team and to other external professionals) and writing (ability to write and maintain care plans) and digital skills.
• Caring attitude.
• Flexible and reliable.

“Our mission”

is to provide exceptional homes for people to live, love and be loved where everyone is part of our family.

• Family
• Integrity
• Respect
• Exceptional
• Sustainable