Senior Care Assistant

Description

Senior Care Assistant Full Time Luxury Retirement Home AV2019

Location: Market Harborough, Leicestershire

Salary: GBP34,944 Per Annum

Hours: Full Time Nights

Shift Pattern: 8:00pm 8:00am

About the Home

We are delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Senior Care Assistant on behalf of a unique and well–established residential care service set within beautiful private grounds in the Leicestershire countryside, conveniently located between Market Harborough and Uppingham.

This distinctive home provides care and support for up to 40 residents aged from 35 upwards, including older people, who may require support with a range of complex needs including mental health conditions, dementia, previous alcohol or substance misuse, and behavioural needs.

Set within a magnificent historic property surrounded by landscaped gardens and panoramic views across the Welland Valley, the service offers something very different from a traditional residential care environment.

The home focuses on creating a genuine community rather than placing residents into conventional categories based on age or diagnosis. Residents are encouraged to live alongside one another, build relationships, maintain their independence and support each other wherever possible.

The beautiful surroundings, relaxed atmosphere and community–focused approach provide a calm and welcoming environment where residents can feel at home and continue to enjoy a meaningful quality of life.

The Role

As a Senior Care Assistant working nights, you will play an important role in ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and person–centred support throughout the night.

Working as part of a dedicated team, you will provide hands–on care while also taking responsibility for supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards across the service.

Your responsibilities will include:

Leading and supporting the care team during night shiftsProviding compassionate, person–centred care to residents with complex needsSupporting residents with personal care and daily living activitiesMonitoring residents' wellbeing throughout the nightAdministering medication where trained and authorisedResponding appropriately to changing needs or behavioursMaintaining accurate care records and documentationSupporting individual care plans and risk assessmentsPromoting dignity, independence and choiceEnsuring a safe, calm and supportive environment overnightSupporting junior members of staff and leading by exampleCommunicating effectively with the wider care team regarding residents' needs About You

The successful candidate will be an experienced and compassionate care professional who is confident working with individuals who may have complex mental health, dementia or behavioural needs.

You will ideally have:

Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant or similar positionExperience within a residential care, nursing, mental health or specialist care environmentStrong knowledge of person–centred careExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsThe ability to remain calm and professional when managing challenging situationsGood leadership and team–working skillsA caring, patient and respectful approachMedication experience is desirableAn NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is desirable Most importantly, you will have a genuine passion for supporting people to live with dignity, independence and choice.

Benefits & Perks

GBP34,944 per annumFull–time permanent night positionOpportunity to work within a unique and supportive care environmentBeautiful countryside setting with extensive private groundsSupportive and close–knit teamOngoing training and developmentOpportunity to make a genuine difference to residents with complex care needsA rewarding role within a service that takes a personalised and community–focused approach to care To Apply

Please contact Lauren on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)

Ad ID: 5418786135