Senior Night Care Assistant

Community Care Live; Alton; Remote; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Job summary

Community Care Live is seeking Senior Care Assistants to lead care teams in our older adults homes. You will supervise shifts, mentor staff and model high standards of care to residents and families.

You’ll support residents at night with personal care and medication administration, ensuring safety and wellbeing. A sense of empathy, strong communication and the ability to adapt to individual needs are essential.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in care settings or supervising staff
• Empathy and compassion to support residents
• Clear communication with residents, families and colleagues
• Ability to respond calmly to unexpected situations

Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

Skills

Leadership

Empathy

Communication

Problem-solving

Job description

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where ourSenior Care Assistantscan deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do:

• Provide effective leadership: Motivate, train and support care staff through supervision and feedback, leading shifts, care practice monitoring and role modelling excellent standards.
• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care and administering medication, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for:

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families and colleagues.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference: Watch this short video to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information here.

For this role you’ll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.