Senior Care Assistant Nights

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthJobs4U Ltd is seeking a Senior Carer for a full-time position in a care home in the United Kingdom. The role covers leadership on shift, care planning, and safeguarding, with a focus on dignity and safety for residents.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, medication management, and coordinating with healthcare professionals. NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and medication training are essential.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care required.
• Medication trained is essential.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in line with individual care plans.
• Assist residents with personal care and daily routines.
• Support nutrition and hydration, including feeding where required.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice for residents.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Management

Time management

Empathy

Active listening

Decision making

Crisis management

Conflict resolution

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

As Senior Carer you will be responsible for providing care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.

You will take over all charge of Capel Grange and all aspects of care provision in the absence of a Team Leader, Deputy Manager or the Manager as requested by them to do so.

To lead and support the care team in delivering person centred care, ensuring residents’ needs are met with dignity and respect, while maintaining high standards of safety, wellbeing and professional practice within the care home.

Delivering High Quality Care

• Provide person-centred care in line with individual care plans
• Assist residents with personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, grooming)
• Support with nutrition and hydration, including feeding where required
• Promote independence, dignity, and choice at all times

Supervising and Supporting Staff

• Lead and supervise Care Assistants and junior staff on shift
• Allocate duties and ensure care tasks are completed effectively
• Provide guidance, mentoring, and support to team members
• Assist with induction and training of new staff
• Champion and advocate of the home of management choice

Medication Management

• Administer medication safely in line with policies and training
• Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MAR charts)
• Monitor residents for side effects or changes in condition
• Ordering any required medication
• Communicating any changes to medication to relevant staff
• Following all policies and procedures in place

Care Planning and Record Keeping

• Contribute to the development and review of care plans
• Maintain accurate, up to date daily records and reports
• Report any changes in residents’ health or behaviour to senior staff or management

Safeguarding and Health & Safety

• Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults
• Ensure a safe, clean, and secure environment
• Adhere to infection control, moving and handling and COSHH policies
• Report accidents, incidents, and hazards appropriately

Communication and Teamwork

• Act as a point of contact for residents, families, and healthcare professionals
• Coordinate with external professionals, including GPs, District Nurses, Home treatment team
• Participate in handover meetings and team discussions

  Supporting Residents’ Wellbeing

  • Encourage participation in social activities and engagement
  • Provide emotional support and companionship
  • Respect residents’ cultural, religious and personal preferences

  Shift Leadership

  • Take responsibility for the smooth running of the shift in the absence of senior management
  • Ensure staffing levels and care delivery meet required standards
  • Respond to emergencies and unexpected situations effective

  Working Hours and Pay Rates:

  Full time contract, 36 to 48 hours per week

  • Weekdays - £15.30 per hour
  • Weekends - £16.05 per hour

  Essential:

  • NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care
  • Medication trained
  • Good communication skills
  • Management skills
  • Excellent time management
  • Teamwork
  • Empathetic
  • Conflict resolution
  • Active listening
  • Decision making and crisis management
  • Medication management