Senior Night Care Assistant

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
Location: Great Yarmouth
Salary: £12.80 per hour 
Hours: 42 hours over two week period

Our Client: A compassionate and dedicated care home committed to providing high-quality care to our residents who have mental health challenges. Our mission is to maintain dignity, respect, and individuality while ensuring a safe and secure environment for both residents and staff. My client is currently seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to join the team and help deliver exceptional care.

Main Purpose of the Role:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a key role in planning, implementing, and supervising the provision of quality care. You will ensure that residents retain their dignity and individuality while maintaining a safe and secure environment for residents, staff, and visitors. You will also be actively involved in the general activities of the home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist the Deputy/Home Manager in maintaining the highest standards of professional care.
• Support management in ensuring appropriate staffing levels at all times.
• Monitor and assist in the performance and development of care staff.
• Facilitate staff feedback mechanisms and attend regular team meetings.
• Conduct thorough shift handovers to ensure continuity of care.
• Oversee medication administration and ensure compliance with policies.
• Monitor and audit medication records for accuracy and legality.
• Arrange and document medical visits, liaising with healthcare professionals.
• Support the admission process for new residents, including suitability assessments.
• Maintain detailed and accurate resident records, ensuring regular updates.
• Assist in implementing policies, procedures, and compliance measures.
• Report incidents, accidents, and maintenance issues to management.
• Carry out necessary risk assessments and audits.

Care Delivery and Planning:

• Contribute to residents' care assessments and the development of care plans.
• Ensure care plans are updated daily and reviewed monthly.
• Organize and participate in social activities tailored to residents' preferences.
• Provide direct hands-on care, supporting residents personal needs.
• Uphold the emotional, physical, and spiritual well-being of residents.
• Encourage residents to make decisions that affect their quality of life.
• Ensure dignity and respect in the event of a resident's passing.
• Supervise mealtimes, ensuring nutritional standards are met.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness in all home areas.

Training and Development:

• Maintain up-to-date mandatory and additional training.
• Assist in staff induction, supervision, and training needs identification.
• Ensure agency staff receive proper induction upon arrival.

General Duties:

• Adhere to all company policies, including health and safety regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
• Foster positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Represent the care home positively within the local community.

What Were Looking For:

• Previous experience in a Senior Care Assistant or similar role.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Strong knowledge of medication administration and care planning.
• A compassionate, professional, and proactive approach to care.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or working towards).
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including weekends and bank holidays as needed.

What my client offers:

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive and friendly working environment.
• Training and continuous learning opportunities.

Our client is unable to accept sponsorship for this position.

For more information contact lauren.pashley@affinitycarerecruitment.co.uk or call 01603 542652