**Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights | NVQ Level 3 Required**
**Location:** Gateshead, NE10
**Job Type:** Full-time, Permanent
**Salary:** £13.60 per hour
**Job Description**
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced **Senior Care Assistant** to join our night team at a well-established **care home** in Gateshead. This is a fantastic opportunity for a qualified care professional to take on a leadership role, providing essential support and supervision during night shifts.
If you hold an **NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care** and have substantial experience in **elderly care**, we would love to hear from you.
**Key Responsibilities**
As a **Senior Care Assistant**, you will be responsible for:
* Providing high-quality, person-centred care to our elderly residents throughout the night, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
* Leading and supervising a team of Care Assistants during the night shift, providing guidance and support.
* Safely and confidently administering medication rounds in line with company policy and procedures.
* Working autonomously and using your initiative to manage the care needs of residents without direct supervision.
* Supporting the **Deputy Manager** and **Registered Nurses** in the delivery of clinical care and daily operations.
* Maintaining accurate care records and documentation using our electronic care planning systems.
* Acting as a role model for junior staff, promoting best practices in **elderly care** and **safeguarding**.
**Qualifications & Experience**
The ideal **Senior Care Assistant** will have:
* **Essential:** **NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care** (or equivalent).
* **Essential:** A minimum of **3 years' experience** as a **Senior Care Assistant** within a **nursing home** or **care home** setting.
* At least **2 years' experience** relevant to **residential care** for the elderly.
* Proven experience in leading medication rounds and administering medication.
* The ability to work autonomously on night shifts and lead a team effectively.
* A compassionate, professional, and reliable nature with a genuine passion for **elderly care**.
* Excellent communication and team leadership skills.
**Shift Pattern & Benefits**
* **Hours:** Full-Time, 44 hours per week.
* **Shift Pattern:** Night shifts.
* **Salary:** A competitive hourly rate of **£13.60**.
* A permanent, stable contract within a supportive environment.
* Opportunities for further training and career progression to **Deputy Manager**.
* Company pension scheme.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.60 per hour
Expected hours: 44 per week
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Gateshead NE10: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Senior Care Assistant: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Location:
* Gateshead NE10 (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (required)
Work Location: In person