Senior Care Assistant (nights)

Sandstone Care Group; Burscough; On-site; GBP 683,000 - 911,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts on the high street

Refer-a-Friend £250 bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group's Burscough Manor Care Home is seeking a compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join the night team, delivering high-quality care through the night.

You will lead night staff, support residents with personal care, monitor wellbeing, and ensure safe, calm overnight operations. A Level 3 Health & Social Care or progression toward it is required.

Compensation includes £15.03 per hour and a £500 welcome bonus, with 33 or 44 hours per week and flexible pay options.

Qualifications

• Supervisory or leadership experience in a residential or nursing home.
• Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification (or working towards it).
• Ability to use care systems and maintain records.
• Willing to work night shifts, weekends on rota.
• Compassionate, professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, hygiene, and comfort during the night
• Provide emotional reassurance and companionship
• Monitor wellbeing and respond to changes
• Maintain records and thorough handovers
• Lead and support night staff, including supervision and training
• Liaise with healthcare professionals
• Ensure the home remains calm, safe, and well-managed overnight

Skills

Leadership experience

Care systems proficient

Calm under pressure

Night shift experience

Flexible weekends

Education

Health & Social Care Level 3

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (nights). Burscough Manor Care Home

• £15.03per hour
• 33 hours or 44 hours per week available
• *Join our team and receive a £500 welcome bonus

AtSandstone 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.

As a Senior Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:

• 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 are we 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

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of 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.

Sandstone Care Group is an 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.