Senior Care Assistant Nights - Bank
Reference:JUN20263976
Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 31st Jul 2026
Location: Lincoln
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Training and Development, Company benefit Peson
Senior Care Assistant Nights Bank - Ridgeway Care Centre
The role of being a senior carer is an important role and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry.
You will lead, develop and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents. Overall ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.
Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home.
Assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence. To create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and to encourage person centred care and maximises independence.
The successful person will be joining a close‑knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:
- Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
- To participate in holistic caring activities.
- Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
- Ensure a system is in place that promotes residents’ participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
- To be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition.
- Report to Manager any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
- To attend any in‑service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
- Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
As a Senior Care Assistant, it would be desirable to have:
- NVQ 3 /MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
- Previous experience of as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
- A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
- Experience of Medication Administration.
Benefits of working with the St Philips Family:
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
- 4‑weekly pay periods.
- Full training given.
- Paid induction and shadow shifts.
- Paid holiday.
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
- Rewards scheme for all staff.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
