Senior Care Worker – Nights

Proud to Care Devon; Ilfracombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a reliable and experienced Senior Night Care Worker to join their dedicated team. This role involves caring for elderly residents, including those living with dementia, during night shifts from 8pm to 8am. Responsibilities include guiding staff, administering medications, and ensuring quality care. The company values empathy and patience, providing a supportive environment for both residents and employees. With opportunities for career progression and various perks, this position is ideal for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Free uniform

Staff training programme

Company pension scheme

Pay enhancements for weekends and bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in caring for elderly residents, especially those with dementia.
• Must be trained in administering medications and have strong record-keeping skills.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for shifts and guide less senior staff.
• Assist residents with personal care and maintain quality assurance.

Skills

Caring for older people

Empathy

Record keeping

Administering medications

Flexibility

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and experienced SENIOR NIGHT CARE WORKER to join our friendly, dedicated team. We operate 12 hour shifts, 8pm to 8am. Must be willing to work some weekend shifts when required. Salary variable, according to shift.

You should have extensive experience of caring for older people, including those living with dementia.

In this role you will need to

• Take responsibility for a shift, guiding less senior staff
• Work with the management team on quality assurance of the service
• Be trained and confident in administering medications
• Help our residents with all aspects of their personal care
• Be organised and efficient at record keeping and writing notes
• Show empathy and patience, spending time with individual residents
• Undertake some overnight laundry and housekeeping duties if necessary

Requirements

• Live local to Ilfracombe
• Experience in a similar role is essential
• Flexibility is required and willingness to work some weekend shifts
• Level 2 Health and Social Care
• DBS check and 2 references

We offer

• Free DBS check
• Free uniform
• Staff training programme
• Company pension scheme
• Support and encouragement to progress your career in care
• Pay enhancements for weekends, bank holidays

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns:

We operate night shifts 8pm - 8am, weekdays and weekends. Some flexibility may be available.

Essential details:

Experienced Senior care worker to join our team caring for elderly residents at our small, friendly, Residential Care Home in Ilfracombe.