Senior Night Carer

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Night Care Assistant to join our team in a busy residential care home. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents throughout the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate personal care and support to residents during night hours

• Assist residents with mobility, toileting, continence care, and repositioning as required

• Administer and support with medication in line with care plans and company policies

• Carry out regular checks on residents and respond promptly to call bells and emergencies

• Maintain accurate and detailed care records, including medication administration records

• Support residents with night-time routines and promote a calm, safe environment

• Delegate tasks appropriately and support junior staff on shift

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and hand over clearly to the day team

• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures at all times

Skills and Experience Required:

• Proven experience working as a Night Carer or Care Assistant in a care home setting

• Strong medication experience and understanding of safe medication practices

• Excellent organisational and delegation skills

• Ability to work independently and manage priorities during busy night shifts

• Calm, reliable, and professional approach, particularly in emergency situations

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• A caring, respectful, and person-centred attitude

Desirable:

• NVQ 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards). Must have level 2 NVQ.

• Experience working in a fast-paced or high-dependency care environment

What We Offer:

• Supportive team environment

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Competitive rates of pay

• Opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives