Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Evermore Care Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care provider in Lancaster is looking for a Night Senior Care Assistant to oversee and guide the care team at Ashton Manor Care Home. This role involves ensuring high standards of care, administering medication, and creating care plans. Candidates should have experience in elderly care and be working towards NVQ Level 3. The position offers competitive pay and several benefits like extra annual leave and a refer-a-friend scheme. Apply today for a rewarding opportunity in a luxury care environment.

Benefits

Annual leave plus extra days

Refer a Friend scheme

Workplace pension scheme

Health Cash Plan

On-site parking

Free lunch for site-based roles

Qualifications

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and guide the care team ensuring high standards of care.
• Administer medication and observe changes in residents' conditions.
• Conduct risk assessments and create or update care plans.

Skills

Leadership or mentoring experience

Outstanding person-centred care

Knowledge of elderly and dementia care

Education

Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Night Senior Care Assistant

Location: Lancaster, Lancashire

Service: Ashton Manor Care Home

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £15.00 per hour + Overtime paid at £16.50 per hour

Annual Salary equivalent: £30,030 per annum

Hours: 8pm – 8am, on a two-week rolling rota

• Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
• Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Are you a passionate and experienced Care Assistant or Senior Care Assistant looking to advance your career in a trulyluxury care setting?

Evermore Care is seeking dedicated Senior Care Assistants to join our, Ashton ManorCare Home, in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to support our management team by guiding our amazing team of Care Assistants in the delivery of exceptional, person-centred care to our residents.

About the Role

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will oversee and guide the care team, ensuring the high standards of care we are proud about enrich the daily lives of our residents. You will be responsible for setting the benchmark for amazing care, administering medication, observing changes in residents' conditions, and directing appropriate care practices. You will be an advocate for outstanding person-centred care, maintaining professionalism, and will liaise confidently with other healthcare professionals.

The Best Bits

• Annual leave starts at the statutory minimum +2 extra days
• Additional annual leave awarded in line with length of service
• Refer a Friend scheme – earn up to £500 per referral
• Workplace pension scheme
• Free Blue Light Card membership access
• Ongoing focus on training and your development
• Free enhanced DBS checks, on-site parking, and lunch (for site-based roles)
• Health Cash Plan – covers dental, optical, virtual GP, counselling, and includes discounted gym membership

Experience Required

• Proven leadership or mentoring experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
• Experience in providing outstanding person-centred care.
• Achieved or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent.

Main Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with safeguarding vulnerable adults’ policies and procedures.
• Conduct risk assessments and create or update care plans in line with residents’ needs and preferences.
• Follow professional standards and adhere to company policies, procedures, and regulations set by the Care Quality Commission.

About Us

At Evermore Care, we prioritise delivering meaningful, person-centred care while supporting our team members’ continuous development. Our core values — Wellbeing, Respect, Community, and Freedom — guide every decision made within our service.

In 2024, Evermore Care was awarded the TOP 20 AWARD by carehome.co.uk and holds a CQC RATING OF GOOD.

About Ashton Manor

Our stunning, 67-bed care home spans three floors, offering personal, dementia, and respite care. With luxury facilities such as a cinema room, beauty salon, and video call lounges, Ashton Manor is a vibrant and joyful place to live and work.

If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity as a Senior Care Assistant in an Outstanding service and with an employer who truly CARE's APPLY TODAY!

Evermore Care Ltd is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to supporting individuals from all backgrounds. Our recruitment process is designed to help every applicant perform at their best.