Nights senior care assistant

Night Senior Care Assistant

Residential Care Home | 41 Bedded Service
Manchester
Full-Time Nights

Overview

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established 41-bedded residential care home in Manchester for an experienced Night Senior Care Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and compassionate senior carer who is passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care and leading night teams effectively.

The home supports elderly residents, including those living with dementia, and prides itself on maintaining a safe, calm, and supportive environment during night hours.

Key Responsibilities

As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth and safe running of the home overnight. Responsibilities will include:

• Leading and supervising the night care team to ensure high standards of care are consistently delivered

• Providing hands-on, person-centred care to residents, including personal care, mobility support, and continence care

• Administering medication safely in line with company policies

• Conducting regular welfare checks and responding promptly to residents' needs during the night

• Acting as the main point of contact overnight, escalating concerns appropriately to on-call management or emergency services when required

• Supporting residents with dementia, ensuring reassurance, comfort, and dignity at all times

• Completing accurate documentation, including care notes, incident reports, and handover notes

• Ensuring safeguarding, health & safety, and infection control procedures are followed at all times

• Supporting new or junior staff members and leading by example

• Maintaining a calm, reassuring environment throughout the night

Requirements

To be considered for this role, candidates must meet the following criteria:

• Proven experience as a Senior Care Assistant within a residential or nursing home

• NVQ Level 3 or above in Health & Social Care (essential)

• Experience supporting elderly residents, including those with dementia

• Confident in medication administration and senior responsibilities

• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills

Please contact kurtis@howard-finley.co.uk with your up to date cv