Senior Care Assistant Night

St Josephs; Tring; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A health and care provider in Tring is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant, responsible for ensuring resident safety and well-being throughout the night. In this role, you will lead the night team, conduct regular checks according to individual resident needs, and support staff training and development to create a secure atmosphere. Ideal candidates should have NVQ Level 2 and be working towards Level 3, with strong leadership and communication skills. A rewarding opportunity awaits in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Must have NVQ Level 2 or working towards Level 3.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and mentor staff.
• Effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective handovers and account for all residents.
• Support training and development of all staff.
• Provide personal care and maintain residents' independence.
• Carry out night checks according to residents' needs.
• Ensure completion of all night documentation.
• Demonstrate knowledge of required records.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Effective communication

Education

Minimum of 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

Weekday £14.55

Weekend £15.55

Contract Type

Full time

Contract Hours

36-48 Hours (alternate weekends)

Tring - St Josephs

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.