Senior Night Care Assistant — Dementia Care (20 hrs/wk)

Wakefield Council; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Knottingley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents. This role involves managing medications, supporting the home manager, and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable adults. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Social Care and at least two years of experience with older adults. This part-time position offers enhanced pay rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays, alongside various staff benefits including training opportunities and discounts.

Benefits

High-quality training offers

Discounted public transport

Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)

Discounted membership to leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years’ experience of working with older adults.
• Willingness to complete NVQ Level 3 in Social Care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with management and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support for the residents within the home.
• Communicate the needs of service users to management.
• Manage and safely administer service users’ medications.

Skills

Experience working with older adults

Understanding of safe manual handling techniques

Knowledge of safeguarding adults

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Social Care

NVQ Level 3 in Social Care (desirable)

Job description

A local authority in Knottingley is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide person-centred care for residents. This role involves managing medications, supporting the home manager, and ensuring the well-being of vulnerable adults. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Social Care and at least two years of experience with older adults. This part-time position offers enhanced pay rates for nights, weekends, and bank holidays, alongside various staff benefits including training opportunities and discounts.