Job Description
P4 Recruitment are pleased to be working with an award winning Care Home to recruit a Senior Care Assistant, working permanents nights.
Night Senior Care Assistant
Location: Lancaster, Lancashire
Contract Type: Full-time, PermanentPay: £13.85 per hour + Overtime £15.35Annual Salary: £30,248.40 per yearHours: 8pm - 8am shifts on a two-week rolling rota:
* Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday
* Week 2: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
P4 Recruitment are seeking a passionate and experienced Senior Care Assistants to join the team at a luxury, state-of-the-art care home in Lancaster. This is an exciting opportunity to lead, supervise, and mentor a team of care assistants while providing outstanding person-centred care to residents.
About the Role:As a Senior Care Assistant, you will oversee and guide the care team, ensure high standards of care, and support residents through their night-time routines. You will be responsible for administering medication, observing changes in residents' conditions, and directing appropriate care. The ideal candidate will promote person-centred care, maintain professionalism, and liaise confidently with healthcare professionals.
Experience Required:
* Proven leadership experience in an elderly care or dementia care setting.
* Experience in providing care during night shifts.
* 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.
If you are passionate about delivering exceptional care and building a great team then we want to hear from you!