Senior Care Assistant Night Shift

Sandstone Care Group; Ormskirk; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care organization located in Ormskirk is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves providing personal care, emotional support, and monitoring residents' wellbeing. Candidates should have leadership experience in a care setting and a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care. Additional benefits include a £500 welcome bonus, free meals on extended shifts, and a flexible pay option. Join our supportive team to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free Meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Flexible pay option

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting.
• A warm, professional approach with a positive attitude.
• Confidence in using care systems and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and comfort during the night.
• Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to any changes or concerns.

Skills

Supervisory or leadership experience

Warm and professional approach

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Confidence in using care systems

Ability to remain calm under pressure

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant Night Shift

Senior Care Assistant Night Shift. Burscough Manor Care Home

• £14.45 per hour
• Either 33 hours per week (3 shifts) or 44 hours per week (4 shifts) depending on preference
• Night Shifts: 8pm-8am on a rolling rota, including some weekend working
• Join our team and receive a £500 welcome bonus

At Sandstone Care Group, we are committed to delivering high-quality care in a warm, supportive environment. Burscough Manor is a purpose-built, 80-bed care home offering specialist services including complex care, dementia care, palliative care, and general residential and nursing care.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our night team. This is a fantastic opportunity to take on a leadership role during night shifts, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care and support throughout the night.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and comfort during the night
• Providing emotional reassurance and companionship as needed
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to any changes or concerns
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring handovers are clear and thorough
• Leading and supporting night staff, including supervision and guidance
• Assisting with staff appraisals, training, and liaising with healthcare professionals
• Ensuring the home remains calm, safe, and well-managed overnight

What we are looking for

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home setting
• A warm, professional approach with a positive attitude
• Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards it)
• Confidence in using care systems and maintaining accurate records
• Ability to remain calm and lead effectively under pressure
• Flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends on a rota basis

Benefits

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final.Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’. A welcome bonus of £250 will be paid after three months of employment, with a further £250 awarded upon successful completion of your six-month probation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.