Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Hartford Care Ltd.; Winchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attraction payment £3,000

Job summary

Hartford Care Ltd. in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Night Senior Care Assistant to provide high quality, resident-centred care during the night.

You will supervise the shift, lead team members, and contribute to a calm, supportive atmosphere. You should have at least 2 years’ care experience, a Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care, strong communication and IT skills, and the ability to lead with compassion.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant.
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• Compassionate and caring nature.
• Excellent communication and IT skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead the night shift and team members.
• Provide high quality, individualised care to residents at night.
• Hand over to the morning team with clear, detailed information.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

IT proficiency

Patient care

Flexibility

Education

Level 3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time (36 hours per week) - Night shifts

This position will include an additional £3,000 attraction payment. T&C's apply.

The Role

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person’s privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.

Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident’s turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.

Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?

Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?

Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?

Are you caring, warm and understanding?

Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?

Do you strongly believe in the values ofCreating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?

If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?

Requirements

• At least 2 years’ experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
• Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A compassionate and caring nature
• Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
• Ability to lead and motivate staff members
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.