Senior Care Assistant – Night Shift Role in a Friendly Residential Home We are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Medication Trained) to join our dedicated night team at St Georges Residential Care Home in Worthing. This is a key senior role within a small, supportive 26-bed elderly care home, where you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality care and supporting residents throughout the night. If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for a stable night role where your skills, judgement, and leadership matter, we would love to hear from you. Location: St Georges Residential Care Home, Worthing, West Sussex Hours: 36 hours per week (Days) Salary: £14.20 per hour (reviewed annually) weekend enhancements Contract: Fulltime, permanent About the Home St Georges Residential Care Home is a warm, welcoming 26-bed service providing high-quality, person-centred care for older people. Our small size means: Strong relationships with residents A calm and consistent night environment A supportive and friendly team A focus on dignity, comfort, and personalised care Your Role as Senior Care Assistant (Night Shift) As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital leadership role within the night team, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate, and high-quality care throughout the night. You will take responsibility for guiding care delivery and supporting the team when needed. Key Responsibilities Deliver high-quality personal care throughout night shifts Administer medication safely (trained Senior Care Assistant) Carry out regular welfare checks to ensure resident safety and comfort Respond calmly and professionally to incidents or emergencies Maintain dignity, independence, and respect for all residents Complete accurate records and handover documentation Support and guide Care Assistants on shift Ensure safe and consistent overnight care delivery Who we are looking for Experienced Senior Care Assistant in elderly care Medication trained (essential) Confident working night shifts with responsibility Calm, reliable, and emotionally resilient Strong communication and leadership on shift Compassionate and patient approach to care Able to support and guide other staff members What we offer £14.20 per hour weekend enhancements 36 hours per week (consistent night rota) Ongoing training and development Structured induction and onboarding Supportive and friendly management team Pension scheme (eligibility applies) Employee referral bonus scheme Stable small-home working environment Our values At SDR, we live by Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility — and these guide everything we do in our care homes. Apply today If you’re ready to join St Georges Residential Care Home as a Senior Care Assistant (Nights), we’d love to hear from you. Email: careers@sdrgroup.co.uk | Call: 07484 482896 No CV? No problem — get in touch today. This role is not eligible for employer sponsorship, and applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout employment DBS check required following offer. Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once filled.