Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in Heanor. This role offers £14.50 per hour with responsibilities including personal care, medication administration, and maintaining health protocols. Candidates must have an NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care and an Enhanced DBS Certificate. Immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience as a senior care assistant in a care home.
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care to residents following individual care plans.
• Maintain strict Health and Safety protocols.
• Administer medication and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Ensure continuity of care during shift handovers.

Skills

Personal care

Health and Safety adherence

Medication administration

Confidentiality management

Team collaboration

Experience with PCS software

Experience with Atlas eMAR

Education

NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to cover night shifts at a beautyful 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 during night shifts and ensure all duties are completed; support the night team. Participate in handovers to ensure continuity of care between night and day teams.
• Work up to four night shifts per week as rota needs require.

Requirements / Qualifications

• 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 as a senior care assistant within a 20+ bed care home
• A referenceable work history
• A bubbly and outgoing personality with a genuine passion to make residents lives as fulfilling as possible
• Previous experience with Atlas eMAR and PCS is preferred but not essential

Additional Information

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, we can help with online training available at a subsidised fee and certificates are yours to keep.

Please note that we do not offer sponsorships

Salary and Hours

You will be paid £14.50 per hour. Working hours are 22:00 to 07:00 on up to 4 nights per week, around the needs of the rota.