Senior Care Assistant Night

Professional Women of Westchester; Hoddesdon; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant to ensure a calm and secure atmosphere for residents during the night. This rewarding role involves leading a compassionate team, supporting personal care, and conducting regular checks to meet individual needs. You will play a vital part in creating a safe environment while fostering independence among residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others and enjoy working in a supportive team, this opportunity could be perfect for you. Join a caring organization that values your contributions and offers a fulfilling career in care.

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2, working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safe and secure home environment for residents.
• Support with personal care while promoting independence.
• Carry out regular checks to meet individual resident needs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Communication Skills

Mentoring

Education

NVQ Level 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
Weekday £12.83
Weekend £13.65

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Hours
Full Time

Hoddesdon - The Chadwick

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 are not limited to:

1. Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
2. 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.
3. Support with the training and development of all staff and ensure the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
4. Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
5. Ensure the home is safe and secure.
6. Carry out regular checks throughout the night for each resident's individual needs (in relation to the home's guidelines and policies).
7. Ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
8. Demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience:

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