Senior Care Assistant Night

Wireless Applications, Corp.; Kings Langley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant to foster a calm and secure environment for residents. This rewarding role involves leading a compassionate team, ensuring personal care, and maintaining safety standards during night shifts. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and effective communication abilities, contributing to the well-being of residents while supporting staff development. Join a caring community where your contributions truly matter and make a difference in the lives of others.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure a walking handover and account for all residents.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care.
• Carry out regular checks throughout the night.

Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

Personal Care Support

Education

NVQ Level 2

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 £14.25
Weekend £14.75

Contract Type
Permanent

Contract Hours
36 Hours
Alternate weekends

Kings Langley - St Lauras

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.