Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Healthcare Assistant Nights £14.00 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent Nights

Location:

Darlington Setting:
Well-Established Nursing Home Experienced Senior HCA Looking for Your Next Night Role? Are you an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Care Assistant who is medication trained and holds a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care ? We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established nursing home , for an experienced and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their permanent night team.

Offering £14.00 per hour and full-time night shifts , this is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a supportive nursing home where high standards of care really matter. Take the Lead and Make a Difference on Nights As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you'll be a key member of the night team, working alongside nursing colleagues to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care throughout the night.

You'll have additional senior responsibilities and will be someone the wider care team can turn to for support and guidance. Your responsibilities will include:
Supporting and supervising Healthcare Assistants during night shifts. Leading by example and helping maintain excellent standards of care. Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents. Administering medication safely and accurately in line with your training and the home's procedures. Supporting residents with personal care, mobility and individual needs. Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing throughout the night. Recognising and reporting changes or concerns promptly to the nursing team.

Maintaining accurate care records and documentation. Supporting individual care plans and risk assessments. Completing effective handovers between night and day teams. Supporting and guiding less experienced members of the care team. Promoting dignity, independence, choice and respect. Following safeguarding, infection prevention and health & safety procedures. Supporting the home in maintaining high standards in line with CQC requirements . Bring Your Experience to a Role Where It's Valued This is more than a standard HCA position.

Our client is looking for an experienced Senior HCA who is confident taking responsibility, supporting colleagues and helping ensure the home runs smoothly throughout the night. In return, you'll have the opportunity to join an established nursing home , become an important part of the night team and use the skills you've worked hard to develop. What You Need To be considered for this position, you must have:
Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification essential Experience administering medication essential Previous experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Care Assistant Previous nursing home or care home experience Experience supporting or supervising other care staff Good understanding of person-centred care Good knowledge of safeguarding Strong communication and record-keeping skills Confidence working independently during night shifts A compassionate, reliable and professional approach Whats On Offer?

£14.00 per hour Full-time hours Permanent night shifts Permanent employment with a well-established nursing home Support from an experienced nursing and management team A senior position with additional responsibility Paid breaks Company pension Free parking Ongoing training and development Opportunities to continue developing your career within health and social care Ready to Join the Night Team? If you're an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant with your Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, medication training and previous nursing/care home experience , we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV. One of our recruitment consultants will contact suitable candidates to discuss the role and our client in complete confidence. £14.00 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent Nights Your experience matters. Take the next step in your care career apply now. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residents. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.