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Senior Night Care Assistant

Senior Night Care Assistant – Residential Care HomeLocation: Harwich, CO12Hours: 24.5 per week (2 night shifts), including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rotaPay: £13 per hour (all breaks paid)Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for a warm and welcoming, family-run residential care home seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly 15-bed service where high-quality, person-centred care is at the heart of everything they do.As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will lead the night team to ensure residents feel safe, supported and well cared for throughout the night. You will play a key role in maintaining a calm environment, supporting staff, and ensuring all care provided meets the highest standards of dignity, compassion and professionalism.Key Responsibilities Lead and support the night care team, providing clear guidance and direction.Oversee personal care delivery in line with individual care plans and best-practice standards.Administer medication safely, following policies, MAR charts and regulatory requirements.Monitor residents’ night-time wellbeing, including mobility, continence, emotional reassurance and any changes in health.Complete all documentation accurately and promptly, including daily notes, fluid charts, repositioning charts and incident reports.Coach and support new or less experienced staff, promoting excellent practice.Respond effectively to emergencies and follow escalation procedures.Maintain a safe environment by completing regular checks, supporting infection control practices and ensuring the building is secure.Liaise with on-call management, healthcare professionals and emergency services when needed.Contribute to a positive and respectful team culture with strong communication. Person SpecificationExperience Previous experience within a residential, nursing or dementia care setting.Experience in a senior or shift-leading role is highly desirable.Confident with medication administration (training available if required). Qualifications Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards / equivalent experience).Medication competency certificate or willingness to complete immediately.Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. manual handling, safeguarding, first aid, infection control). Skills & Competencies Strong leadership abilities and confidence in directing a team.Clear, calm and compassionate communication.Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly at night.Good awareness of changes in residents’ health and when to escalate.Organised, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. Personal Qualities Warm, patient and reassuring in challenging or unsettled moments.Reliable, committed and passionate about supporting older people.Respectful and dedicated to upholding dignity at all times.Calm and steady in emergencies and unexpected situations. Other Requirements Ability to work night shifts on a rota basis.Enhanced DBS check.Commitment to ongoing professional development. ....Read more...

Senior Care Assistant

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Harwich, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers This is a purpose-built care home for people with residential or dementia care needs. A dedicated and compassionate team ensure everyone receives the person-centred care that they deserve, tailored to their individual needs and preferences **To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care** As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include: You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: Passionate about caring for older people Previous care experience Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we’d love to hear from you The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is up to £32,787.04 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave Life assurance A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications Genuine career progression and development opportunities Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support Access to wellbeing resources Recommend a friend scheme Family friendly policies Long service awards Free uniform and DBS check Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme Healthcare scheme at competitive rates Reference ID: 6464 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...

Senior Support Worker

An exciting new job opportunity has arisen for a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to work in an exceptional residential care home based in the Harwich, Essex area. You will be working for one of UK’s leading healthcare providers This is a purpose-built care home for people with residential or dementia care needs. A dedicated and compassionate team ensure everyone receives the person-centred care that they deserve, tailored to their individual needs and preferences **To be considered for this position you must hold an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care** As a Senior Care Assistant your key duties include: You will lead and inspire a team of committed care assistants to provide the highest quality of care to our residents enabling them to live later life well Supporting our residents with personal care needs and helping them to take part in a wide range of activities that support their health and wellbeing You will administer medication and maintain clear and accurate records The following skills and experience would be preferred and beneficial for the role: Passionate about caring for older people Previous care experience Experience leading, coaching and motivating a team to deliver high quality care You will have a kind, warm and caring nature and be able to work well as part of a team but also use your own initiative Patience, communication and listening skills are equally important Maintaining accurate records, time management and prioritising tasks will also be strengths Ability to lead by example, form positive relationships and energise colleagues to deliver exceptional care then we’d love to hear from you The successful Senior Care Assistant will receive an excellent salary of £14.33 per hour and the annual salary is up to £32,787.04 per annum. We currently have permanent vacancies for both days and night shifts available. In return for your hard work and commitment you will receive the following generous benefits: 28 days holiday (including bank holidays) and an option to buy annual leave Life assurance A discount scheme which includes savings with retail stores and online purchases Access to a number of nationally recognised training courses and qualifications Genuine career progression and development opportunities Employee assistance programme including free counselling and legal advice Access to chaplaincy and pastoral support Access to wellbeing resources Recommend a friend scheme Family friendly policies Long service awards Free uniform and DBS check Cycle2Work salary sacrifice scheme Healthcare scheme at competitive rates Reference ID: 6464 To apply for this fantastic job role, please call on 0121 638 0567 or send your CV ....Read more...

Senior Night Care Assistant

Senior Night Care Assistant – Residential Care HomeLocation: Harwich, CO12Hours: 24.5 per week (2 night shifts), including weekends and bank holidays as part of a rotaPay: £13 per hour (all breaks paid)Nurse Seekers are proud to be recruiting for a warm and welcoming, family-run residential care home seeking an experienced and dedicated Senior Night Care Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a small, friendly 15-bed service where high-quality, person-centred care is at the heart of everything they do.As Senior Night Care Assistant, you will lead the night team to ensure residents feel safe, supported and well cared for throughout the night. You will play a key role in maintaining a calm environment, supporting staff, and ensuring all care provided meets the highest standards of dignity, compassion and professionalism.Key Responsibilities Lead and support the night care team, providing clear guidance and direction.Oversee personal care delivery in line with individual care plans and best-practice standards.Administer medication safely, following policies, MAR charts and regulatory requirements.Monitor residents’ night-time wellbeing, including mobility, continence, emotional reassurance and any changes in health.Complete all documentation accurately and promptly, including daily notes, fluid charts, repositioning charts and incident reports.Coach and support new or less experienced staff, promoting excellent practice.Respond effectively to emergencies and follow escalation procedures.Maintain a safe environment by completing regular checks, supporting infection control practices and ensuring the building is secure.Liaise with on-call management, healthcare professionals and emergency services when needed.Contribute to a positive and respectful team culture with strong communication. Person SpecificationExperience Previous experience within a residential, nursing or dementia care setting.Experience in a senior or shift-leading role is highly desirable.Confident with medication administration (training available if required). Qualifications Level 3 Health & Social Care (or working towards / equivalent experience).Medication competency certificate or willingness to complete immediately.Up-to-date mandatory training (e.g. manual handling, safeguarding, first aid, infection control). Skills & Competencies Strong leadership abilities and confidence in directing a team.Clear, calm and compassionate communication.Ability to make sound decisions under pressure, particularly at night.Good awareness of changes in residents’ health and when to escalate.Organised, with strong attention to detail and accurate record-keeping. Personal Qualities Warm, patient and reassuring in challenging or unsettled moments.Reliable, committed and passionate about supporting older people.Respectful and dedicated to upholding dignity at all times.Calm and steady in emergencies and unexpected situations. Other Requirements Ability to work night shifts on a rota basis.Enhanced DBS check.Commitment to ongoing professional development. ....Read more...