Senior Night Carer

We are recruiting for a Senior night carer for our small family run care home. Our home has a unique ‘home from home’ environment where we support and care for 35 elderly residents.

We are looking for passionate individuals to join our team, who will endeavour to put our residents at the heart of everything we do.

Our philosophy and values are integrated in the care that is delivered by our team. We encourage staff to be creative and innovative to develop new ideas that enhance both the quality of care and the resident experience.

Senior night carer role: (waking nights)

• Lead a small night team to ensure the shift is running smoothly and residents have their needs met.
• Take charge in emergencies, following appropriate procedures.
• Report and document incidents and safeguarding concerns without delay.
• Ensure residents' safety, security, and well-being at all times.
• Administering medication as required.
• Helping to develop new staff, by mentoring, and contribute to training where appropriate.
• Promoting residents' independence, individuality, and dignity through person-centred care.
• Maintaining appropriate records in relation to care provided.
• Encouraging independence and working to a high standard of care practice.
• Supporting residents with limited mobility using appropriate equipment safely.
• Some laundry and cleaning duties.
• Supporting residents with all aspects of personal care whilst respecting dignity and privacy.
• Working as part of a forward thinking team.

What can we offer you?

• Your development is important to us, we have opportunities for staff to complete their adult social care diplomas at all levels.
• We like to upskill staff and develop their knowledge to allow progression.
• Full comprehensive face to face induction.
• Physio support.
• Enhanced overtime rate.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Free DBS.
• Paid training.
• Well being programme.
• Free personal training and nutritional support.