Senior Healthcare Assistant

Job description

Job Title: SeniorHealthcare Assistant (SHCA) Nights Only
Location: Derbyshire
Setting: Nursing/Residential Home
Employment Type: Full-time (Nights Only)
Sponsorship:Not Available

We are recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants for night shifts within a nursing residential home in Derbyshire. This role is strictly for candidates with relevant care experience. You will be responsible for delivering high standards of care and support to residents during night hours.

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, and toileting
• Support residents with mobility and repositioning
• Monitor residents wellbeing and report any concerns promptly
• Maintain accurate care records
• Ensure a safe, clean, and comfortable environment
• Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, and care home policies

• Minimum 6 months1 year experience in a care home or nursing home setting (essential)
• Experience working with elderly residents and/or dementia care
• Ability to work night shifts only
• Strong understanding of care standards and safeguarding
• Reliable, punctual, and professional attitude
• Right to work in the UK
• No sponsorship available do not apply if requiring visa support

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
• Manual handling training
• Medication training (preferred but not essential)

• Competitive hourly rate
• Consistent night shifts
• Supportive working environment
• Ongoing training opportunities

This is a strict requirement role. Only candidates with relevant care home experience and no sponsorship needs will be considered.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Bakewell

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

09-04-2026

Profession type

Health / Medical

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English