Senior Night Care Assistant

Agincare Group; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care and support to residents. This full-time nights role requires at least NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care and 12 months of relevant experience. Responsibilities include administering medication, conducting care reviews, and participating in social activities. Join a supportive and growing team committed to providing high-quality care in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

£12.75 per hour

Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000

Fully funded training up to QCF level 5

Company pension scheme

On demand pay

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months right to work in the UK.
• NVQ Level 2 qualification required.
• This is a full time nights role working 36 hours per week.

Responsibilities

• Ensure residents receive personal care including bathing and dressing.
• Contribute to and carry out care reviews.
• Administer residents' medication safely.
• Lead and participate in social activities.
• Support new starters and lead in absence of managers.

Skills

Person-centred care

Medication administration

Leadership skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social Care

Working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge ?Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Naseby care home ?

Come and join the Agincare family as aSenior Care Assistant

Where you'll be working

• Click here to view the care home:https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/dorset/naseby-care-home-christchurch/?utm_source=Online&utm_medium=google&utm_campaign=nasebygooglebusinessprofile&utm_term=gbp&utm_content=naseby Care
• Quality Commission Rating: https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-203826740

As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy

• £12.75 per hour
• Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
• Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
• Company pension scheme
• On demand pay

What is required from you?

• A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
• You will require to have an NVQ Level 2 - Health and Social care qualification and or working towards NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care qualification
• This is a full time nights role working 36 hours per week from 8pm to 8am to include working alternate weekends

A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant

• Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
• Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
• Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
• Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home .
• Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available .

About Agincare

We’re a family run business that's been caring and supporting people since 1986.

With over 4,500 team members, we’re one of the UK’s largest care providers and are continuing to grow.We have over 100 locations across England including our care & nursing homes, home care branches, extra care schemes, supported living properties and live-in offices .

Agincare are signatories of the Care Leaver Covenant and are committed to supporting care leavers to live independently .We are proud to be able to offer a guaranteed interview to care leavers, or an informal conversation about our career opportunities.

All of our care services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).

Equal opportunities are important to us at Agincare and we welcome applications from all.

*Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions

SWISP

Application Deadline: 14/01/2026

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