Senior Care Assistant (nights)

Highgate Care; Thornton; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression

Supportive workplace

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Job summary

Highgate Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for Alexandra Court Cleveleys in Lancashire, United Kingdom. This permanent role offers a salary of £13.71 per hour and requires NVQ level 3 with prior care experience.

You will support residents with daily living, supervise junior staff, assist with mobility and care planning, and contribute to a warm, compassionate home environment. Flexible shifts including evenings and weekends are required.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and able to lead a team.
• Creative and motivating others.
• Passionate about improving older people’s lives.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living while maintaining dignity.
• Assist in training and supervising junior staff under supervision of senior staff.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Promote continence.
• Document care plans and daily notes.
• Support social activities and residents’ hobbies in the home.
• Answer nurse call, door and phone; pass messages promptly.
• Liaise with GPs and support managers.

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Location: Alexandra Court, Cleveleys, Lancashire, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: £13.71

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join the team at (Alexandra Court Cleveleys). If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

• 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 passig away 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

• 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


• Available for shifts on Monday, Tuesday and Sunday

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace


• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression


• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day


• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you.