Senior Night Care Assistant

Job summary

Exciting opportunity to join a family-run residential care home set within idyllic, peaceful grounds in Thornton-in-Craven that prides itself on doing things differently.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual to join our team as a Senior Night Care Assistant. In this rewarding role, you will lead and support the night care team and ensure our residents receive the highest standard of care.

Our Values:

We have a robust recruitment process with emphasis on our core values of care. Every staff member is committed to delivering these core values in accordance with our ethos:

• Compassionate
• Person-centred
• Honest
• Positive
• Respectful
• Dedicated

Main Responsibilities

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting residents with all aspects of daily living as required.
• Assist residents with their care needs, including physical, emotional, and spiritual support.
• Administer, record, and manage medication safely and in accordance with medication policies, MAR charts risk assessments, and current legislation, reporting any errors or concerns immediately.
• Communicate residents' well-being and care needs to line managers, including thorough handovers at shift changes to ensure continuity of care.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of residents' rooms.
• Assist residents during mealtimes, being mindful of swallowing difficulties and dietry needs.

Required:

• Ability to effectively demonstrate our core values: Compassionate, Person-Centred, Honest, Positive, Respectful & Dedicated.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to lead and support a team.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Team-oriented approach with a collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training and continued professional development.
• Satisfactory enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) check and, where applicable, clearance against the POVA (Protection of Vulnerable Adults) list

How to apply: