Senior Night Care Assistant

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Night Care Assistant to provide high\-quality care within a care home environment. This role involves supervising and supporting residents during night shifts, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well\-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, excellent communication abilities, and experience in senior care. You will play a vital role in maintaining personalised care plans, administering medication safely, and fostering a respectful, caring atmosphere throughout the night.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and supervise the night\-time routine of residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well\-being.


• Assist residents with personal care tasks, including mobility, personal hygiene, continence care, and emotional support.


• Safely administer medication in accordance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and best practice guidelines.


• Use and maintain accurate eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) systems, ensuring all medication is administered and recorded correctly.


• Implement, monitor, and review individualised care plans in collaboration with the wider care team.


• Monitor residents' physical and emotional health, recognising any signs of deterioration or distress and reporting concerns promptly.


• Provide reassurance, companionship, and emotional support to residents throughout the night.


• Demonstrate strong leadership by supervising, supporting, and mentoring junior care staff, ensuring high standards of care are consistently maintained.


• Allocate duties effectively, provide guidance, and promote a positive, professional team culture during night shifts.


• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, medication administered, incidents, and observations in accordance with organisational policies.


• Conduct regular health and safety checks throughout the home, ensuring the security of the premises during night hours.


• Communicate effectively with day staff and management to ensure continuity of care and provide comprehensive handovers.

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the night by cleaning and tidying communal areas, including lounges, dining areas, corridors, kitchens, and bathrooms, ensuring a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents, visitors, and staff, in line with infection prevention and control policies.

Requirements

• Previous experience working in a care home or senior care environment is essential.


• Experience administering medication and a good understanding of medication management procedures.


• Knowledge and experience of using eMAR (Electronic Medication Administration Record) systems is essential.


• Previous supervisory or leadership experience within a healthcare or residential care setting is highly desirable.


• Strong leadership and decision\-making skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team during night shifts.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.


• Ability to work independently while maintaining exceptional standards of care and professionalism.


• Good understanding of care planning, safeguarding, infection prevention, medication administration, and health \& safety regulations.


• Basic IT skills for electronic care records, eMAR systems, and documentation.


• A valid driving licence is preferred but not essential.


• A compassionate, caring, and reliable nature with a genuine passion for supporting older adults to live with dignity, independence, and respect.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives while working within a supportive team committed to delivering exceptional overnight care. If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant with strong leadership skills, confidence in medication administration, and experience using eMAR systems, we would love to hear from you.

Pay: From £13\.10 per hour

Experience:

• Medication administration: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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