Senior Care Assistant Night

Correatire; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Northampton is seeking a Senior Night Care Assistant responsible for ensuring the well-being and safety of residents throughout the night. Key duties include leading the night team, conducting regular checks on residents, and supporting staff training. Candidates are required to have a minimum NVQ Level 2, with ongoing NVQ Level 3 preferred. This role offers a rewarding opportunity in a dedicated care environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff.
• Effective communication and interaction with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Ensure regular checks throughout the night for each resident's individual needs.
• Support with the training and development of all staff.
• Ensure the home is safe and secure.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Minimum NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Night Care Assistant

We are looking for a Senior Night Care Assistant to be accountable for the home and the residents, who will create a calm and secure atmosphere throughout the night. Ensuring regular checks according to each resident's individual needs, and leading the team on the floor.

Rate of Pay

£13.25 Weekdays
£13.81 Weekends

Contract Details

Full Time
36 hours
Northampton - Templemore

Working in Care

Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most rewarding jobs that you can do. When you join the B&M Care family, our 'whole home approach' ensures that you will be supported as part of a caring, compassionate team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure a walking handover is carried out and that all residents are accounted for at the start and the end of the shift.
• Ensure that all staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere and leading by example.
• Support with the training and development of all staff and supporting the in-house training programme is both implemented and monitored to a high standard.
• Support residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
• To ensure the home is safe and secure.
• To ensure regular checks are carried out throughout the night for each resident's individual needs (in relation to the home's guidelines and policies).
• To ensure that all night documentation is completed and signed for.
• Be able to demonstrate knowledge of all records required to be kept by CQC.

Essential Skills, Characteristics and Experience

• Minimum of NVQ 2 working towards NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Ability to lead, motivate and mentor staff and to be a team player.
• Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff.