Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Royal British Legion; Ripon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Royal British Legion as a Senior Care Assistant, providing compassionate care to ex-servicemen and women. You will manage shifts, create personalised care plans, and support your team in delivering high-quality care. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of employee benefits while making a difference in the lives of those who served.

Benefits

22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays

Generous pension contributions

Flexible hours

Affordable meals at reduced cost

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Exclusive retailer discounts

Courses for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings.
• Willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard.
• Enhanced DBS check required.

Responsibilities

• Manage shifts effectively to ensure smooth operations and top-quality care.
• Assess individual care needs and create personalised care plans.
• Provide compassionate care, especially in end-of-life situations.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team leadership

Dementia care

Medication administration

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a Senior Care Assistant with experience in care homes, adult health, social care, or community settings. Evidence of professional development in dementia care is essential. You will inspire care teams to provide compassionate, high-quality support tailored to each resident’s needs. You will create personalised care plans, promote health and well-being, and ensure that the preferences and choices of residents are central to their care.

Rate of pay: £15.22 to £16.36 per hour (inclusive of night allowance)

Working 36 hours per week, our night shifts run from 8:00pm to 8:00am, including weekends and bank holidays.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• Manage shifts effectively to ensure smooth operations and top-quality care.
• Guide and support team members to help them develop professionally.
• Assess individual care needs, create personalised care plans, and ensure safety and well-being of residents.
• Oversee medication administration, ensuring safety and accuracy.
• Provide compassionate care, especially in end-of-life situations, offering emotional support to residents and families.

You will hold a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Social Care or equivalent and will be willing to work towards a Level 3 Team Leader / Supervisory Apprenticeship Standard. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days’ paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions from 6% to 14%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays, and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable, quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential counselling, financial, and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals

Lister House is one of six care homes in Ripon, North Yorkshire, offering care for ex-servicemen, women, and their spouses. The home provides Nursing, Residential, Dementia, and Day Care, featuring a chapel and supported by a dedicated team. We offer full support with training and personal development.

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our advert.

RBL is committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds and characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if enough strong applications are received. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.