Senior Care Assistant Nights

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, welcoming environment

Career progression opportunities

Make a meaningful difference to lives

Trust, compassion and respect

Locally rooted community care provider

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Pontefract is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at Priory Gardens. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, supervising junior staff and promoting dignity and comfort in a warm, home-like environment.

You will work across some evenings and weekends, contributing to person-centred care and continuing staff development within a supportive team. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and confident leading a team.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work evenings and weekends flexibly.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards it).

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living activities to maintain dignity and comfort.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff as needed.
• Assist Residents with physical, emotional and spiritual care.
• Support Residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and end-of-life care when required.
• Complete care plans and daily written records per policy.
• Encourage Residents to participate in social activities and hobbies.
• Answer nurse call system and communicate promptly with the team.
• Liaise with GPs and Support Managers to report wellbeing.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Organization

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant Nights

Location: Priory Gardens, Ladybalk Road, Pontefract, W Yorkshire,

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes alternative weekends)

Salary: £13.85phr

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Bridge Oak Care Homes – Creating Communities Where Everyone Feels at Home

At Bridge Oak Care Homes, we believe care is about so much more than meeting everyday needs. It’s about creating warm, welcoming communities where every resident feels safe, valued and truly at home.

Our vision is to provide compassionate, person-centred care that celebrates individuality, promotes independence and enables people to live with dignity, comfort and purpose. Every member of our team plays an important part in making this vision a reality.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join the team atpriory Gardens based in Pontefract. If you’re creative, organised and passionate about bringing people together, this is an opportunity to make a genuine difference every single day.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking someone who is:

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer:

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can help create joyful experiences, build meaningful relationships and make every day matter, we’d love to hear from you.

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