Senior Care Assistant Nights - Lead & Support Residents

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Pontefract; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, welcoming environment

Career progression opportunities

Make a meaningful difference to lives

Trust, compassion and respect

Locally rooted community care provider

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Pontefract is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at Priory Gardens. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, supervising junior staff and promoting dignity and comfort in a warm, home-like environment.

You will work across some evenings and weekends, contributing to person-centred care and continuing staff development within a supportive team. Sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive attitude.
• Organised, reliable and confident leading a team.
• Creative and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work evenings and weekends flexibly.
• Previous experience in a similar role.
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards it).

Responsibilities

• Support Residents with daily living activities to maintain dignity and comfort.
• Provide training and supervision to junior staff as needed.
• Assist Residents with physical, emotional and spiritual care.
• Support Residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor Residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues.
• Assist in continence promotion and end-of-life care when required.
• Complete care plans and daily written records per policy.
• Encourage Residents to participate in social activities and hobbies.
• Answer nurse call system and communicate promptly with the team.
• Liaise with GPs and Support Managers to report wellbeing.

Skills

Team leadership

Empathy

Organization

Flexibility

Patient care

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes in Pontefract is seeking an enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant for night shifts at Priory Gardens. The role involves supporting residents with daily living, supervising junior staff and promoting dignity and comfort in a warm, home-like environment.

You will work across some evenings and weekends, contributing to person-centred care and continuing staff development within a supportive team. Sponsorship is not available.