Senior Care Assistant | Nights

Position: Senior Care Assistant  | Full Time Nights | £13.90/hr)

Senior Care Assistant (Darlington | Full Time Nights | £13.90/hr)

Job Title:

Senior Care Assistant

Location:

Willow Green Care Home, Eastbourne Road (St Martins Care, Darlington)

Hours:

Full Time – Nights Pay: £13.90 per hour

Job Overview

St Martins Care is recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to support our busy Residential Care Home. The role requires an experienced care professional with knowledge of medication management and CQC compliance, who also brings a genuine passion for high‑quality, person‑centred care.

Role‑specific Duties

• Ensure residents are at the heart of the care delivery, respecting their wishes and preferences to enhance wellbeing.
• Supervise staff, ensuring all team members contribute to the efficient running of the service.
• Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service.

Working With Others

• Develop effective working relationships with colleagues within the service.
• Work in cooperation with multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for residents.
• Maintain and develop relationships with residents’ loved ones.

Leading By Example

• Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Act as a role model for others and an ambassador for the service.
• Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times.

Personal and Professional Development

• Have knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards.
• Understand the regulatory framework governing the service, including CQC requirements.
• Commit to achieving relevant qualifications commensurate with the role.
• Attend statutory and other training as directed by management.
• Follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role.
• Embrace learning opportunities.

Essential Criteria Qualifications

• Vocational qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• Level 3 Medication
• Good English (written and verbal).

Skills

• Maintain care plans/care records in accordance with the service’s policy and audit care records to ensure compliance.
• Communication skills to build rapport with residents, and communicate effectively with them, colleagues, management and other professionals.
• Problem‑solving skills to adapt to and address situations quickly, develop solutions and recognise/report situations requiring protection.
• Ability to assist residents with daily tasks by following their care plan, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom.
• Supervise staff providing residents with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks.
• Dispense medication following the service’s policies and procedures.

Previous Experience

• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.

Values‑based Personal Qualities

• Working Together:
  Involve residents, families, external agencies and colleagues; speak up when things go wrong.
• Respect and Dignity:
  Promote person‑centred care and independence.
• Everybody Counts:
  Ensure no discrimination or exclusion, understand human rights and enable individuals to voice concerns.
• Commitment to Quality of Care:
  Strive for quality, embrace constructive feedback and seek opportunities for learning and improvement.
• Compassion:
  Show kindness, empathy and understanding in all interactions.
• Improving Lives:
  Share ideas, focus on wellbeing and improve outcomes for residents.

About the Company

Established over two decades ago, St Martins Care has grown into a reputable provider of comprehensive care services in the North East of England. The company offers residential, dementia, respite and nursing care, all delivered with a strong focus on person‑centred care and individualized care plans. St Martins Care values a supportive and collaborative work environment, promotes respect, equality, professional development and offers opportunities for training and career advancement.

Required

Criteria

• Vocational qualification Level 3 Health and Social Care.
• Level 3 Medication Management.
• Previous experience of working in a similar environment.

Closing Date

Monday 12th January 2026

Contract Type

Full‑time

Salary

£13.90 Hourly

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