Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at The Herons, Nottingham

MHA; Broxtowe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension & life assurance

DBS checks & uniforms

Counselling & chaplaincy support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts (Blue Light Card)

Induction & progression opportunities

Long service awards

Job summary

MHA is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) for The Herons care home in Toton, Nottingham. The role leads night shifts and supports the Home Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred care with dignity.

You will deputise when needed, supervise staff, assist with care planning and medication administration, and help maintain a safe, respectful home environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Strong IT skills including email and basic office systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring smooth day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care staff to meet required standards and develop skills.
• Provide hands-on care and health supervision while promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager with governance, record-keeping and audits.
• Administer medications where delegated according to policy.
• Support care planning, key working and development of meaningful activities.
• Carry out 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals as per policy.
• Promote health, safety, fire and infection prevention practices.
• Be flexible to cover shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

Skills

Lead a shift

IT skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Older people care

Education

Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Nights) based at The Herons, Nottingham

Hours: Permanent - Part Time - 24 hours per week

Salary: £15.30 per hour

For this role, we are currently considering candidates who live within approximately 15 miles of the Care Home. This ensures commutes are manageable and support your wellbeing and work-life balance. If you live outside this area but would still find the commute manageable, please get in touch - we are happy to review individual circumstances.

About the role

We are looking for an experienced, compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our team at MHA. This is a key leadership role within the home, supporting the Home Manager and senior team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care and to lead, motivate and develop care colleagues.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will take charge during shifts, including deputising for other senior colleagues when required. You will lead by example, support safe and effective care delivery, and help create a warm, respectful environment where residents can live well and with dignity.

What you will do

• Take temporary charge of the home during the absence of other senior colleagues, ensuring safe and effective day-to-day running.
• Lead, support and supervise care and ancillary staff, helping them reach required standards and develop their skills.
• Provide hand-on care and health supervision to residents when required, always promoting dignity, privacy and choice.
• Support the Home Manager in meeting statutory, regulatory and organisational requirements, including record‑keeping and audits.
• Administer medication in line with the Medication Policy where delegated.
• Support care planning, key working and the development of meaningful activities that enhance residents’ quality of life.
• Carry out or support regular 1:1s, supervisions and appraisals in line with policy.
• Promote good practice in health & safety, fire safety, food safety and infection prevention.
• Be flexible to cover care shifts, on-call duties and occasional travel for meetings or training.

About you

We are looking for someone who is confident, organised and committed to high standards of care.

You will bring:

• Previous experience working in a care setting.
• Experience of leading a shift or deputising for a manager.
• Good IT skills, including use of email and basic office systems.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• The ability to lead, motivate and support a team.
• Sensitivity to the needs of older people and an inclusive approach to care.
• A Level 3 Diploma in Adult Care (or equivalent) is desirable, or a willingness to work towards this.

You will be joining an organisation with strong values, a supportive culture and a genuine commitment to helping people live later life well. At MHA, Senior Care Assistants play a vital role in shaping the quality of care and supporting both residents and colleagues to thrive.

Rewards and benefits

In addition to a competitive hourly rate, you will enjoy:

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave (pro-rota for part time)
• A strong pension scheme and life assurance
• Free DBS checks and uniforms
• Confidential counselling, chaplaincy support and access to our hardship fund
• Flexible options to buy or sell annual leave, plus family-friendly policies
• Discounts through the Blue Light Card, Health Service Discounts and the Vivup app
• A full induction, ongoing training, recognised qualifications and clear progression opportunities
• Long service awards to celebrate your contribution

About the home

The Herons care home in Toton

The Herons is a welcoming home where colleagues share a clear commitment to person centred care. The team environment is supportive and collaborative, helping new colleagues settle quickly and feel part of a united group.

Colleagues play a key role in creating a calm and friendly atmosphere that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing. Guided by MHA's charitable ethos, the home encourages openness, compassion and professional growth.

For job seekers looking for work with purpose in a positive and team focused setting, The Herons offers a rewarding place to build a long-term career.

For more information about the home, please click here

Where the role requires a Standard or Enhanced DBS check, the successful candidate will be required to join and maintain membership of the DBS Update Service. MHA will pay for the DBS check and will provide an additional payment through payroll equivalent to the standard annual Update Service subscription fee. Further details will be provided during onboarding.

Please note that interviews may take place prior to the closing date and if a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early.

Equality, diversity and inclusion

MHA are fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) as this is embedded in our values: respect, nurture and inspire. In addition, as a committed employer we have been awarded level 2 under the Disability Confident Scheme.