Senior Carer (Night) – Lead, Mentor & Care Partner

Allegra Care Limited; Liss Forest; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£14.60 per hour

36-hour weekly contract

Permanent night shifts, including alt.

Job summary

Fordingbridge Nursing Home, part of Allegra Care, is seeking an experienced Senior Carer (Care Partner) to join us on permanent nights, 36 hours per week, with alternate weekends. This role requires leading by example and guiding a dedicated care team to maintain high standards.

You will deliver compassionate, person-centred care, administer medications safely, monitor residents' wellbeing, and support colleagues with good communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Previous Senior Carer level experience in a residential or nursing home is essential.
• NVQ or equivalent in Health and Social Care at Level 2 or above; Level 3 is desirable.
• Experience administering medication and understanding safe medication procedures.
• Ability to lead, support and motivate colleagues.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, professional and caring approach.
• Commitment to supporting older people and delivering high-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Delivering high-quality, person-centred care that promotes residents’ dignity, comfort and independence.
• Supporting residents with their individual care needs throughout the night.
• Leading by example and providing guidance and support to care colleagues.
• Administering medication safely and in line with the home's procedures and requirements.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing, recognising changes in their condition and escalating concerns appropriately.
• Ensuring care plans and records are accurate and up to date.
• Working closely with colleagues and the nursing team to maintain a safe, supportive environment.
• Helping ensure residents receive the reassurance, attention and respect they need, whatever the time of day or night.

Skills

Senior Carer experience

Medication administration

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Reliability

Caring approach

Commitment to older people

Education

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 2+

NVQ Health & Social Care Level 3 (desirable)

Job description

Fordingbridge Nursing Home, part of Allegra Care, is seeking an experienced Senior Carer (Care Partner) to join us on permanent nights, 36 hours per week, with alternate weekends. This role requires leading by example and guiding a dedicated care team to maintain high standards.

You will deliver compassionate, person-centred care, administer medications safely, monitor residents' wellbeing, and support colleagues with good communication and organisational skills.