Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Amber Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at a care home in Heanor. The role requires delivering high standards of personal care while maintaining health protocols. Candidates should have NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care, prior experience, and an Enhanced DBS certificate. Competitive pay of £14.50 per hour offered for up to four shifts a week.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate is required.
• Minimum 1 year's experience in a senior care assistant role in a 20+ bed care home.
• Must have up-to-date mandatory training certificates.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and attention to residents following care plans.
• Ensure adherence to Health and Safety protocols.
• Administer medication and liaise with healthcare professionals.

Skills

Bubbly personality

Compassion

Communication

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

PCS software

Atlas eMAR

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to cover night shifts at a beautiful care home in Heanor. This ongoing role offers weekly paid hours and an immediate start, providing vital support to the existing team.

Responsibilities

• Deliver the highest standard of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans using PCS software.
• Ensure all interactions are warm, respectful, and supportive, while maintaining strict adherence to Health and Safety protocols, including COSHH, Food Hygiene, and Infection Control.
• Administer medication using Atlas eMAR and liaise with other healthcare professionals to meet residents’ needs.
• Maintain confidentiality and handle all personal information and incidents with discretion.
• Provide hands-on support throughout the night and ensure all duties are completed and the team is well-supported.
• Participate in handovers to ensure continuity of care between night and day teams.

Why join

If you are looking for a new opportunity with up to four night shifts per week and the chance to make a real difference, we would love to hear from you.

Qualifications and Requirements

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care
• Up to date mandatory training certificates
• Full up-to-date CV
• A minimum of 1 year’s experience working as a senior care assistant within a 20+ bed care home
• A referenceable work history
• A bubbly and outgoing personality and a true passion to make the lives of those under your care as fulfilling as possible

Additional Information

• Previous experience with both Atlas eMAR and PCS is preferred but not essential.
• If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, we can help with online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep.
• Please note that we do not offer sponsorships.
• This is an ongoing opportunity. You will be working from 22:00 to 07:00 on up to 4 nights throughout the week, around the needs of the rota.
• You will be paid £14.50 per hour.