Nightshift Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant

Location:

Clarkston Care Home
Job Type: Full-time, 7 shifts across a 14 day period, 8.30pm - 8am

We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. In this role, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care while supporting the day-to-day running of the care team and ensuring residents receive the highest standard of care in a safe and welcoming environment.

• Deliver high-quality personal care while promoting residents' dignity, independence, and choice.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Lead and support Care Assistants during each shift.
• Develop, implement, and update person-centred care plans.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Assist residents with mobility, nutrition, hydration, and daily living activities.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues.
• Ensure safeguarding procedures and health and safety regulations are followed at all times.
• Support new staff through mentoring and induction where required.
• Promote a positive, respectful, and caring environment for residents and staff.

• Previous experience as a Senior Care Assistant or experienced Care Assistant.
• Medication administration experience.
• Good communication and leadership skills.
• A caring, compassionate, and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• SVQ Level 3 required

• Competitive salary.
• Paid training and ongoing professional development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Supportive management and friendly team environment.
• Pension scheme.
• Paid annual leave.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing support.