Senior Care Night Lead – Mentor Team with Dignity

Excelcare Holdings; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank holiday

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme £500

DBS certificate paid by Excelcare

Funded qualifications via the Apprent.

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Team appreciation week

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings in Chigwell, Essex, seeks a Senior Care Assistant nights to join Sherrell House. You will mentor a team of Care Assistants and help deliver outstanding care while reporting to the Home Manager.

The role includes promoting independence, completing person-centred care plans, and supporting residents with dementia or other needs. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, on-site parking, and opportunities for funded qualifications.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience as a Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant with an NVQ 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Experience in a nursing or care home or as a home care worker.
• Understanding of regulatory frameworks – Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Responsibilities

• Mentor a team of Care Assistants to deliver outstanding care.
• Report to the Home Manager and collaborate with nursing and ancillary teams.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Create person-centred care plans and conduct risk assessments with regular updates.

Skills

Team leadership

Education

NVQ 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Excelcare Holdings in Chigwell, Essex, seeks a Senior Care Assistant nights to join Sherrell House. You will mentor a team of Care Assistants and help deliver outstanding care while reporting to the Home Manager.

The role includes promoting independence, completing person-centred care plans, and supporting residents with dementia or other needs. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, on-site parking, and opportunities for funded qualifications.