Senior Care Assistant Night

St Leonards; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant. You will ensure the safety and well-being of residents throughout the night while leading and mentoring staff. Ideal candidates will have NVQ Level 2 and be pursuing NVQ Level 3 or above, along with strong leadership and communication skills. This role offers a full-time contract with a pay rate of £13.87 on weekdays and £14.94 on weekends.

Qualifications

• Must hold NVQ Level 2 and be working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead and mentor staff effectively.
• Capable of maintaining effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Conduct handovers and ensure all residents are accounted for.
• Guide staff in creating a positive atmosphere and running the home efficiently.
• Support staff training and development while monitoring standards.
• Assist residents with personal care while promoting independence.
• Perform regular checks throughout the night per residents' individual needs.
• Complete all night documentation and maintain compliance.

Skills

Team leadership and motivation

Effective communication

Personal care support

Education

Minimum NVQ 2, working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Night Care Assistant to be accountable for the home and the residents, who will create a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night. Ensuring regular checks according to each resident's individual needs, and leading the team on the floor.

Rate of Pay

£13.87 weekdays

£14.94 weekends

Contract Type

Full Time

Contract Hours

36-48 hours

Aylesbury - St Leonards

Care & Wellbeing

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and responsibilities include, but not limited to :

• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and supporting the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
• To ensure the home is safe and secure.
• To ensure regular checks are carried out throughout the night for each resident's individual needs (in relation to the home's guidelines and policies).
• To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience :

• Minimum of NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.