Senior Care Assistant - nights

Hartford Care Ltd; Hythe; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction payment £2,000

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd at West Cliff Hall - Hythe, Hampshire (SO45 6AA) is seeking a Night Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care during the night, lead the shift and support residents with privacy, dignity and independence.

You will supervise the night team, hand over to morning staff, and ensure a calm, compassionate atmosphere. Requirements include 2+ years' care experience, L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, strong communication and IT skills, and flexible hours.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• A flexible approach to working hours

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night
• Supervise the night shift and team members
• Lead the team to promote privacy, dignity and independence
• Carry out detailed handovers to the morning team
• Create a calm and caring atmosphere throughout the night

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

IT skills

Compassionate nature

Flexibility

Education

L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week) - Night shifts
Location:West Cliff Hall - Hythe, Hampshire (SO45 6AA)

This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply.

The Role

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident’s turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

• Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
• Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
• Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?
• Are you caring, warm and understanding?
• Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
• Do you strongly believe in the values ofCreating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

Essential:

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours

This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check