Senior Care Assistant Night

Swan Consulting, Inc.; St Albans; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Senior Night Care Assistant, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and well-being of residents during the night. This position offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated team, support staff training, and create a calm environment for residents. With a focus on personal care and independence, you'll be part of a rewarding experience that makes a real difference in people's lives. If you are passionate about care and leadership, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective handover and accountability of residents.
• Support staff training and development to high standards.
• Carry out regular checks on residents' individual needs.

Skills

Team Leadership

Effective Communication

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:
£13.38 to £13.66 per hour

Contract Type:
Bank Contract

Contract Hours:
Zero Hours

Location:
St Albans - Clare Lodge

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:

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 ensuring 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. Complete and sign all night documentation.
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.