Job DescriptionSenior Support Worker (Nights)Salary: £13.27 per hourWorking Hours: 33 hours per weekService: Essential Care and Support Limited£500 Joining Bonus! We are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join our team at Essential Care and Support Limited - Abbeyvale Care Centre, based in HartlepoolEssential Care and Support is a part of the National Care Group and is a dedicated specialist in providing person centred care across our supported living, outreach and day services. Abbeyvale Care Centre is a warm and caring residential service designed to suit the needs of people with various diagnoses, including physical disabilities, symptoms of old age, dementia diagnosis, and mental health needs. About National Care GroupNational Care Group is one of the UK's leading providers of adult social care, supporting people with learning disabilities, mental health support needs, acquired brain injuries, autism and complex related needs. Its mission is to empower those itsupports to lead their best life, enabling them the opportunity to unlock theirfull potential and live as independently as possible within their community.We won Specialist Care Provider of the Year 2025 in the large group category at the National Care Awards! We Won Specialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care GroupWe WonSpecialist Care Provider 2025! - National Care GroupNational Care Group named Specialist Care Provider of the Year (large group) at the National Care Awards 2025 What's in it for you?The opportunity to develop a career in a secure and fulfilling role at an organisation that values growing its team from within.You can continuously learn on the job with the benefit of paid training and the opportunity to gain recognised qualifications.You will work at an organisation that celebrates age, gender and diversity within an inclusive culture.The organisation promotes an environment of wellbeing with support for you to stay healthy and happy.The opportunity to earn rewards through a Refer a Friend scheme.Access to an app called Stream, enabling greater control over your finances.The Senior Care Assistant RoleAs a Senior Care Assistant your role will be to assist in the senior management to assess peoples support needs and work with people we support to initiate and develop new ideas and methods regarding the quality of service.The most important qualities needed are the ability to treat others with respect, listen to their needs and understand their emotions. Be Kind, friendly and honest.The Ideal CandidateSupporting adults with learning disabilities.Have a minimum of a Level 3 NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care or working towards this.Able to motivate and manage a team.Full UK Driving Licence Don't meet every single requirement? We invite you to apply anyway!At National Care Group, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic organisation. So, if you're ready to embark on a journey where your potential outweighs your current skill set, we encourage you to apply. You might have the right values and attitude we are looking for!