Senior Care Assistant - Nights

NHS; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Peterborough is seeking a Senior Care Assistant – Nights at Waterhouse Manor Care Home. In this role, you will monitor residents' well-being, support medication requirements, and work closely with families and professionals. The ideal candidate will have NVQ 3 or equivalent, two years' experience in a similar role, and possess excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £13.22 per hour on a permanent, full-time basis.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience working in a similar care setting.
• DBS Disclosure check will be sponsored by the employer.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident and keep records updated.
• Participate in person-centred care planning and evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.

Skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff

Responsive and flexible in duties

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Job summary

Senior Care Assistant – Nights at Waterhouse Manor Care Home, Peterborough. The role offers the opportunity to make a positive impact on residents' lives every day within a supportive, close‑knit team that values compassion, respect and exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, be aware of any change impacting care plans, and keep written records updated.
• Participate in person‑centred care planning, implementing, monitoring and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff development where required.
• Act as a key point of contact with residents, relatives, visitors and health and social care professionals, ensuring reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Two years' experience working in a similar care setting.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Positive attitude towards supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.
• DBS Disclosure check – the cost will be met by Avery Healthcare.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.

Benefits

£13.22 an hour, permanent, full‑time contract, working pattern full‑time.

Employer information

Avery Healthcare Group Ltd., Waterhouse Manor Care Home, Peterborough, PE7 8SJ.

Contact

Website: https://www.averyhealthcare.co.uk/ (opens in a new tab)