Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Overtime scheme

Pension scheme

Death in service

Learning & development

Cycle to work

EAP & Thrive app

Refer a Friend

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to support residents across our 26 care homes in England. You will provide personal care, assist with mobility and use of aids, and monitor safety with emphasis on privacy and fire prevention.

Experience in care, medication administration, and confidentiality is essential; NVQ equivalents or QCF Level 2 are desirable. The role offers benefits and development opportunities, with DBS checks and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• QCF diploma in social care level 2 or equivalent is desirable.
• Proven ability in safe administration of medication (essential).
• Understanding the importance of confidentiality (essential).
• Experience in providing care (essential).

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care needs.
• Carry out regular checks on residents and the building with fire safety focus.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and use of aids and equipment.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, including continence.
• Monitor residents' whereabouts when not in their bedroom.

Skills

Care experience

Medication administration

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

NVQ4 equivalent

QCF diploma in social care level 2

NVQ3 equivalent

Job description

Senior Carer - NVQ 4 Equivalent - £16.14 per hour Senior Carer - NVQ 3 Equivalent - £15.80 per hour Senior Carer - £14.29 per hour

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care, we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer, and Greensleeves Care is endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant (Nights), you will:

• Assist residents with their personal care needs.
• In conjunction with the Night Care Assistant, carry out regular checks on residents and on the building with special reference to fire prevention at intervals determined by the Manager and with due regard to residents’ privacy.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene, e.g. incontinence.
• Be aware of residents' whereabouts if absent from their bedroom.

To apply, you will need:

• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in social care level 2 or other relevant qualification (Desirable)
• Proven ability and experience in the safe administration of Medication (Essential)
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality (Essential)
• Experience in providing care (Essential)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive Scheme
• Company pension scheme - employer's contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40, and 50 years
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect

We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness

We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility

We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. Sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.