Senior Night Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Tendring; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care home in Tendring is seeking an experienced Senior Night Care Assistant to lead the night team and ensure residents feel safe and well cared for. This role involves overseeing personal care, administering medication, and supporting staff in a compassionate manner. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in care settings and strong leadership skills. The position offers 24.5 hours per week, primarily night shifts, with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential, nursing, or dementia care setting.
• Previous role in a leadership position is highly desirable.
• Competent in medication administration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night care team.
• Oversee personal care delivery.
• Administer medication safely.
• Monitor residents' night-time wellbeing.
• Complete accurate documentation.
• Coach and support new staff.

Skills

Leadership abilities

Calm communication

Decision making under pressure

Attention to detail

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Medication competency certificate

Job description

Senior Night Care Assistant - Residential Care Home

Location: Harwich, CO12

Hours: 24.5 per week (2 night shifts), including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rota

Pay: £13 per hour (all breaks paid)

Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for a warm and welcoming, family-run residential care home seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly 15-bed service where high-quality, person-centred care is at the heart of everything they do.

As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will lead the night team to ensure residents feel safe, supported and well cared for throughout the night. You will play a key role in maintaining a calm environment, supporting staff, and ensuring all care provided meets the highest standards of dignity, compassion and professionalism.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the night care team, providing clear guidance and direction.
• Oversee personal care delivery in line with individual care plans and best-practice standards.
• Administer medication safely, following policies, MAR charts and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor residents' night-time wellbeing, including mobility, continence, emotional reassurance and any changes in health.
• Complete all documentation accurately and promptly, including daily notes, fluid charts, repositioning charts and incident reports.
• Coach and support new or less experienced staff, promoting excellent practice.
• Respond effectively to emergencies and follow escalation procedures.
• Maintain a safe environment by completing regular checks, supporting infection control practices and ensuring the building is secure.
• Liaise with on-call management, healthcare professionals and emergency services when needed.
• Contribute to a positive and respectful team culture with strong communication.

Person Specification

Experience

• Previous experience within a residential, nursing or dementia care setting.
• Experience in a senior or shift-leading role is highly desirable.
• Confident with medication administration (training available if required).

Qualifications

• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards / equivalent experience).
• Medication competency certificate or willingness to complete immediately.
• Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. manual handling, safeguarding, first aid, infection control).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong leadership abilities and confidence in directing a team.
• Clear, calm and compassionate communication.
• Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly at night.
• Good awareness of changes in residents' health and when to elevate.
• Organised, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.

Personal Qualities

• Warm, patient and reassuring in challenging or unsettled moments.
• Reliable, committed and passionate about supporting older people.
• Respectful and dedicated to upholding dignity at all times.
• Calm and steady in emergencies and unexpected situations.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work night shifts on a rota basis.
• Enhanced DBS check.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development