Senior Health Care Assistant (Nights).

Sandstone Care Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Health and wellbeing support

Employee recognition and rewards

Exclusive high street discounts

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group is recruiting a dedicated Senior Health Care Assistant for Ribble Court Care Home. The role focuses on leading the night care team, delivering high-quality personal care, and ensuring residents are safe, comfortable and well-supported overnight.

You will supervise junior staff, provide compassionate care, and maintain accurate records. The position emphasizes dignity, integrity and responsive night-time support.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Assistant with night-shift leadership and frontline caregiving skills.
• Strong communication and handover abilities with colleagues and management.
• Proven record-keeping for resident care plans and daily notes.
• Compassionate, reliable and resilient in a night-care environment.
• Willingness to work nights and support a calm, safe home atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Lead the night care team during your shift and ensure smooth handovers.
• Deliver personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Administer medication safely and accurately per prescriptions.
• Complete night checks and respond promptly to residents' needs.
• Monitor wellbeing and escalate concerns to the Home Manager as required.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation for each resident.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice in all actions.
• Support junior staff in training and supervision under senior staff.
• Assist residents with mobility, meals and continence where needed.
• Ensure rooms and equipment are clean, tidy and safe.
• Respond to nurse calls, visitors, and manage communications effectively.
• Contribute to infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Record keeping

Compassionate

Night shift ready

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Join our dedicated team at Ribble Court Care Home and play a key role in delivering outstanding care and support to our residents throughout the night.

We're looking for an experienced and compassionate Senior Health Care Assistant who can lead by example, support colleagues, and help ensure residents remain safe, comfortable and well cared for overnight.

Main duties of the job

• Lead and support the night care team during your shift.
• Deliver personal care and support with daily living activities.
• Administer medication safely and accurately.
• Complete night checks and respond to residents' needs.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and elevate concerns where required.
• Maintain accurate care records and handovers.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice in everything you do.

About us

• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day
• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group
• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth
• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday
• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family
• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work
• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

Job responsibilities

1.Ensurethe highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assistingClients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.

2.Supporttraining and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects oftheir work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.

3.AssistClients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional andspiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clientsretain their comfort and dignity.

4.Payparticular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility, or physical/ learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.

5.Closelymonitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.

6.Assistin the promotion of continence.

7.Assistin the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressiveillness. Assist with last offices.

8.Complete,observe & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete writtendaily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies andprocedures.

9.Assistin framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping themcontinue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.

10.AnswerNurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephoneappropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

11.Reporton well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

12.Carryout regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

13.MakeVisitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

14.Makeand change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes areempty, in line with the Care Centres disposal of waste policy. Ensure the CareCentres resources are used appropriately.

15.Cleanand maintain equipment used by Clients / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearingaids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Centre is kept clean and tidy, in linewith the Companys attention to detail philosophy.

16.Ifapplicable, care for Clients clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that allclothing is recorded and clearly marked.

17.Ensurefull privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in linewith the Companys policies and procedures.

18.AssistClients who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties,dietary requirements etc.). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested /required. Wash up as requested / required.

19.EscortClients travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospitalvisits etc.

20.Practicemaximum integrity in all dealings with Clients' personal and financial affairs,and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Clients.

Care ofResidential Clients (where applicable):

21.Dispensemedication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relatingto medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicinescourse).

22.Ensureall holistic assessments are carried out when Clients are admitted to the CareCentre e.g. covering nutritional and incontinence issues, risk assessment etc.

Communication:

23.Participatein Staff and Client meetings as and when required.

Trainingand Development:

24.Maintainprofessional knowledge and competence.

25.Attendmandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

26.Participatein relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

Health& Safety:

27.Reportimmediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of aninfectious nature or accident incurred by a Client, colleague, self or another.

28.Understandand comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such asHealth & Safety, Emergency and Fire Procedures, COSHH, all aspects of theCare Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention andControl policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environmentthroughout the home.

29.Reportto the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damagedfurniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

30.Promotesafe working practice within the Care Centre.

General:

31.Promoteand ensure the good reputation of the Care Centre.

32.Ensurethat all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is notdivulged to third parties.

33.Notifythe Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible of yourinability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periodsof absence.

34.Ensurethe security of the Care Centre is maintained at all times.

35.Adhereto all Company policies and procedures within the defined timescales.

36.Ensureall equipment is clean and well maintained.

37.Carryout any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to work towards it.
• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or Care Assistant role.
• Confident leading shifts and supporting colleagues.
• Strong communication and record-keeping skills.
• Compassionate, reliable and organised.
• A natural night owl who thrives in a night-working environment and can remain alert and responsive throughout the night.

Experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.