Senior Care Assistant (Nights) - Westerfield

Job description

Responsibilities
We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our team for FT hours (39.5 per week).

Your main duties will include:
- Promote independence & improve mobility of residents for your specific unit or department
- Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. Physical, emotional, and spiritual)
- Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity
- Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
- Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems, Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
- Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
- Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- Make and change beds, ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centres disposal of waste policy.
- Ensure the Care Centres resources are used appropriately
- To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems

Qualifications and Skills
Required:
- SVQ Level 3 or above OR Equivalent in Health and Social Care
- Experience of Safe Handling of Medicines (Must have)
- Team Supervision / Care Unit management
- Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks

Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay £14.90/hr
- 28 days holiday entitlement FTE
- An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of 1 year service.
- Additional courses and extra training to advance your careers and improve your skills
- Excellent training and support
- Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Castlehead

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£29,350 Per Month

Published at

17-06-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

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