Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Winchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for a compassionate and experienced Senior Night Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a residential care setting in Winchester. As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will lead and support night staff, promote residents' dignity and wellbeing, and ensure care plans and documentation are accurate.

The role requires a minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant and a Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Health and

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in a residential setting.
• Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care completed.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise and motivate a team.
• Strong organisational, delegation and problem-solving skills.
• Flexible approach to working hours and night-time care commitment.
• Compassionate, empathetic and person-centred approach to care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, individualised overnight care tailored to residents' needs.
• Lead, supervise and support care staff during the night shift.
• Delegate duties and ensure care tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and respond promptly.
• Ensure care plans, repositioning charts and documentation are accurate.
• Support residents with bedtime routines, personal care and overnight refreshments.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Person-centred care

Organisational skills

Delegation

Problem-solving

Night shift readiness

Education

Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Winchester

Nurse Seekers are recruiting on behalf of a well-established care provider for a compassionate and experienced Senior Night Care Assistant to join their dedicated team within a residential care setting.

The successful candidate will be a caring, reliable and approachable individual with strong leadership skills and a genuine desire to make a difference to the lives of others.

The Role

As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents receive exceptional care and support overnight, promoting their dignity, privacy, independence and overall wellbeing.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, individualised care tailored to residents' needs and preferences.
• Leading, supervising and supporting care staff throughout the night shift.
• Delegating duties effectively and ensuring care tasks are completed to a high standard.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding promptly to their needs.
• Ensuring care plans, repositioning charts and relevant documentation are accurately completed.
• Supporting residents with bedtime routines, personal care, comfort and overnight refreshments.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of two years' experience working as a Care Assistant within a residential care setting.
• A completed Level 3 NVQ or Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• A compassionate, empathetic and person-centred approach to care.
• Previous experience or demonstrated ability in leading, supervising and motivating a team.
• Strong organisational, delegation and problem-solving skills.
• A flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to night-time care.

What's on Offer?

• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents' lives.
• A rewarding senior position within a dedicated care team.
• The opportunity to demonstrate and develop your leadership skills.
• The chance to contribute to a positive, supportive and person-centred care environment.