Senior Care Assistant (Nights) — Lead Care & Meds Oversight

Pottersway-House-Care-Home; Alsager; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

5.6 weeks annual leave

Job summary

Pottersway House Care Home is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in our residential care setting near Alsager. You will guide a care team, oversee medication, and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care for our 60 residents.

The role requires leadership, compassion, and strong communication, with weekend alternation. We offer paid DBS, a pension, uniform provision, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave for full-time contracted hours.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is the minimum.
• Medication administration training with competency is essential.
• Strong communication and leadership skills are required.
• Willingness to work towards Level 3 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Guide and support the care team to deliver safe, high quality, person-centred care.
• Oversee medication administration and monitor residents’ wellbeing during the shift.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate with families and professionals.
• Work the night shift and cover alternate weekends.

Skills

Medication administration

Team leadership

Communication

Compassionate care

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Level 3 desirable

Job description

Pottersway House Care Home is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for night shifts in our residential care setting near Alsager. You will guide a care team, oversee medication, and ensure safe, high-quality, person-centred care for our 60 residents.

The role requires leadership, compassion, and strong communication, with weekend alternation. We offer paid DBS, a pension, uniform provision, and 5.6 weeks of annual leave for full-time contracted hours.