Senior Care Assistant- Nights

Orchard Care Homes; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes seeks a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in Sunderland. The role involves developing personalized care plans and supervising a team. Successful candidates will have experience in elderly or dementia care and a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.

Excellent training and progression opportunities.

Recognition schemes for dedicated staff.

Free Uniform and car parking.

24/7 Employee Support Hub.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience within older people’s care or dementia setting is essential.
• Level 3 qualification preferred; support available for Level 2 holders.
• Competency in medication administration required.

Responsibilities

• Assess, plan, deliver and evaluate high personalized care.
• Lead, supervise, and support the care team.
• Ensure respect and dignity for individuals.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Respect

Dignity

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

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Senior Care Assistant- Nights

Job Type Permanent Job Category Senior Carer Shift Type Nights Shift Structure 22-44 hours per week- Nights available Closing Date 31 July 2025 Pay £13.80

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receive the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Rates of pay:

• NVQ level 2in Health and Social care:£12.81per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care:£13.80 per hour

Senior Care Assistant – Nights 22-44 Hours per Week

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.

As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.

You will have previous care experience, within Older People’s care or within a dementia setting. It is preferrable to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. However, if you are qualified to Level 2, we will support you to achieve your Level 3 via our career pathway.

Main Duties

• To assess, plan, deliver and evaluate a high personalised standard of Nursing care which meets the individuals needs and the high standards expected at Orchard Care Homes.
• To always ensure individuals are treated with respect and dignity and that individual’s rights to privacy, independence and choice are met.
• You will be a team player who will lead, supervise, support and develop the care team.
• You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills as will you be closely liaising with external professionals, individuals and relatives.

Benefits:

• Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
• Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
• Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
• Free Uniform and car parking.
• Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.

About Orchard Care Homes

Just south of the city of Sunderland, ArchersPark is a light and friendly residential care home, focusing on high quality care for older people, some of whom are living with dementia.

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

At Orchard Care Homes, we value our employees. Click here to find out more about our wide range of benefits.

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