Senior Care Assistant (Night) £1k Welcome Bonus

Evermore Care Homes; Chorley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£1,000 Welcome Bonus

£15.00 per hour

Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour

Refer a Friend scheme up to £500

Health Cash Plan including dental, opt

Free enhanced DBS and onsite parking

Job summary

Evermore Care in Chorley is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to lead a night care team at Astley View Care Home. You'll mentor care assistants, administer medication, support care planning, and ensure compassionate, person-centred care for residents, including those with dementia.

This full-time, permanent role operates 8pm–8am on a two-week rolling rota, with a £1,000 welcome bonus and overtime. Evermore Care values development, offers training, benefits, and a supportive environment led

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor care assistants during night shifts.
• Administer medication and monitor residents’ wellbeing.
• Support care planning and update documentation.
• Maintain high standards of care throughout every shift.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Dementia care

Education

NVQ Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Night Senior Care Assistant (£1,000 Welcome Bonus*) Location: Chorley, Lancashire

Service: Astley View Care Home

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour

Hours: 8pm - 8am, on a two-week rolling rota:

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Tired of feeling undervalued? New School Year, New You? Join a care provider that invests in its people, offers structured career development, and gives Senior Care Assistants the opportunity to truly lead make a genuine impact.

To ensure consistency in our care delivery, applicants must already have the Right to Work in the UK for a minimum of 18 months from their agreed start date. Please note that we are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time. Applications that do not meet this criteria will not be progressed further.

At Astley View Care Home, we're seeking a compassionate and motivated night Senior Care Assistant to support our care team in delivering exceptional person-centred care to residents living with a range of needs, including dementia.

Working alongside the management team, you'll lead by example, mentor Care Assistants, administer medication, support care planning, and ensure the highest standards of care are maintained throughout every shift.

Why Join Evermore Care

• *£1,000 Welcome Bonus upon successful completion of probation
• £15.00 per hour
• Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour
• Consistent full-time rota (3-4 shifts per week)
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £500
• Health Cash Plan including dental, optical and virtual GP access
• Free Blue Light Card membership
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• Free enhanced DBS and onsite parking

This is an exciting opportunity to support our management team by guiding our amazing team of Care Assistants in the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

About the Role

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key leadership role within the home, supporting and guiding our Care Assistants to deliver exceptional, person-centred care throughout the night. You'll lead by example, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and dignified support while maintaining the high standards Evermore Care is known for.

You'll be responsible for administering medication, monitoring residents' wellbeing, responding appropriately to changes in their needs, and updating care documentation as required. Working closely with the wider management team and healthcare professionals, you'll help create a positive environment where residents can thrive and team members feel supported to deliver their very best.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant who is passionate about dementia and elderly care and is looking to further develop their leadership skills within a modern, award-winning care home.

Experience Required

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

About Us

At Evermore Care, we prioritise delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members' continuous development. Our core values — Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom — guide every decision made within our service.

In 2024, Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Astley View

Our stunning, newly purpose-built 90-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, sweet shop, beauty salon, and video call lounges, Astley View is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is designed to help every applicant perform at their best.