Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Job summary

Senior Care Assistant

Location: Dudley, West Midlands

About Us

We are a compassionate, CQC-rated “Good” care home in Dudley, providing quality care and support for up to 35 elderly residents, many living with dementia. Our mission is to create a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment where residents feel truly at home — and where our staff feel valued and empowered.

The Role

We’re looking for a strong, proactive Senior Care Assistant who can take the lead in delivering exceptional care. This role is ideal for someone with excellent clinical awareness, sound judgment, and a calm, confident approach to leadership. You’ll be the go-to person on shift — coordinating care delivery, supporting staff, managing medication, and ensuring residents’ needs are met with professionalism and compassion.

Key Responsibilities

• Medication Management: Confidently book in, administer, and order medication using ATLAS eMAR, ensuring full accuracy and compliance.
• Clinical Documentation: Create, review, and update care plans and risk assessments (including continence and falls assessments).
• Referrals & Liaison: Coordinate with GPs, district nurses, pharmacists, and other professionals to arrange assessments, referrals, and follow-ups.
• Leadership: Supervise and mentor care staff, providing guidance, feedback, and hands-on support to maintain high standards across the team.
• Resident Care: Deliver and oversee personal and emotional care, promoting dignity, choice, and independence at all times.
• Challenging Behaviour: Respond calmly and effectively to behavioural challenges, using de-escalation and person-centred strategies.
• Record Keeping: Maintain detailed records using PCS and other digital systems, ensuring compliance with company and CQC standards.
• Team Coordination: Lead handovers, delegate tasks efficiently, and ensure continuity and consistency of care throughout the shift.

About You

• Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant (minimum 1 year).
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Level 3 preferred or willingness to complete).
• Strong knowledge of medication procedures and clinical documentation.
• Confident communicator who can liaise effectively with healthcare professionals and families.
• Calm under pressure, highly organised, and “on the ball” when managing priorities.
• Skilled in using ATLAS eMAR and PCS (preferred).
• Genuine passion for dementia care and supporting older adults.

Working Hours

• 8am–8pm shifts (full-time and part-time positions available)
• Rotational shifts, including some weekends

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly rate (£12.70 – £14.00, depending on experience)
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Free training and opportunities for progression
• Company pension and wellbeing programme
• Free uniform and on-site parking
• £100 staff referral bonus

Our Values

We look for people who lead with kindness, integrity, service, and ownership — team players who take pride in doing things properly and making a difference every day.

If you’re an experienced Senior Carer who thrives in a busy, supportive environment and can lead by example, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Application question(s):

• Please provide dates for your last 5 years of employment, and provide a reason for any gaps?
• How comfortable are you in preparing a care plan and carrying out risk assessments?
• What experience do you have using PCS?
• How comfortable administering medication?

Experience:

• senior care: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person