Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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

Job summary

A leading care provider in Warrington is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves assessing and planning personalized care, administering medication, and supporting a dedicated care team. Candidates should have prior experience in elderly care, with opportunities for career advancement through training and support.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Excellent training and progression opportunities

Recognition schemes and awards

Free Uniform and car parking

Access to 24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Previous care experience in older people's care or dementia setting.
• Preferable to have Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Assess individual needs and formulate person-centred care plans.
• Administer medication safely and ensure high standards of care.
• Lead, supervise, support and develop the care team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Southwold Crescent, Great Sankey, Warrington, Cheshire, WA5 3JS

Senior Care Assistant - Nights

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Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Job Type Permanent Job Category Care Closing Date 31 July 2025 Pay £14.64 per hour

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:£13.81per hour
• NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care:£14.64 per hour

Part time and Full Time Shifts available. 22hrs – 44hrs 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.

Orchard Care Homes

Green Parkis a large, bright and spacious home designed to support 99 residents. We are located in the picturesque suburb of Great Sankey, on the outskirts of Warrington. With Orchard Care Homes, your professional development is actively encouraged, you will receive plenty of training to support your growth.

Orchard Care Homes has a network of 23 care homes and 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. We are proud to share with you that all 23 care homes have been rated Good by CQC.

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