Night Senior Care Assistant

Grimsby, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Role Details

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Reports to: Deputy Manager/Assistant Manager/ Care Managers

Job Overview: (Note - In addition to these functions, employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide leadership to the care staff within the service



To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations, under the direction of the Manager To supervise the care services within the organisation in accordance with agreed standards To maintain skills at a current level, and undertake such training and development as may, from time-to-time, be required to maintain practices as up to date
Location: The service premises, but you may be required to work from other locations at the discretion of the company and with appropriate notice.

Working Hours: 3 Nights per week as per rota.

Responsibilities and Duties of the Job

Role-specific Duties:

The Senior Carer's responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Ensure service users are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported by the service
Working with Others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within the service



Work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users
Other Duties:

Other duties and responsibilities to be undertaken may include any (or all) of the items in the following list:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Personal and Professional Development:

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management



Person Specification

The selections for essential and desirable have been left intentionally blank for you to determine these.

1. Specific Requirement for Qualifications Essential Desirable

Good English - written and verbal

Vocational qualification level 3 Health and Social Care

Supervisory or management qualification

Specific Requirement for Skills Essential Desirable

Proficient Written Skills

Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the service's policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance

Leadership Skills

Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service

Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff

Provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom

Dispense medication following the service's policies and procedures

Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to service users' family members as needed

Communication Skills

Senior Carers need to build rapport with service users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives

The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, with service users and their families/friends whilst recognising people's needs for alternative methods of communication, and respond accordingly

To greet visitors and show prospective service users and families the facilities as required

Problem-solving Skills

Senior Carers need to be able to adapt to, and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection

Specific Requirement for Skills Essential Desirable

Disposition/Personal Attributes

To be punctual, reliable, and presentable.

To cover shifts for sickness/holidays

To have good leadership skills and promote good working relationships within the team/s

To work alongside other healthcare professionals with competence and efficiency and to be aware of GDPR rules when sharing confidential information

To have a positive attitude, be adaptable and embrace change

Specific Requirement for Previous Experience Essential Desirable

Previous experience of working in a similar environment

Previous experience of working in a similar supervisory role

Experience of working with service users, in particular, those that may have additional support needs

Knowledge of rota planning ensuring adequate staff on duty with correct skill mix and fair allocation of off duty/annual leave

Specific Requirement for Immunisations/Vaccinations Essential Desirable

Covid 19 optional

Influenza optional

Hepatitis B optional

Values-based Personal Qualities

Area Specific Requirement

Working Together

Involve Service Users, families, external agencies and colleagues



Speak up when things go wrong
Respect and Dignity

Understand person-centred care and can demonstrate treating people as individuals and respecting choices



Promoting independence and encouraging appropriate risk taking
Everybody Counts

Ensuring no one is discriminated against or excluded



Understand human rights and impact on care delivery Facilitating people to 'speak up' about concerns and acting upon them
Commitment to Quality of Care

Striving for quality in everything we do, recognising and understanding what quality in care means for people using the services



Being accepting about criticism and focusing on improvement Being open to new opportunities for learning and identifying the limits of skills and knowledge
Compassion

Treating people with kindness



Understanding the importance of empathy in all areas of employment Understanding the values of others and always providing a caring service
Improving Lives

Focus on how things could be done better and sharing ideas



Understanding of wellbeing and what is important to people using the service Improving outcomes for people Ensuring appropriate services are provided for people using the services
Company Values

LADYSMITH CARE HOME - OUR VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

WE CARE FOR OTHERS

WE CARE FOR YOU

PERSON CENTRED At Ladysmith Care Home, our residents are at the heart of everything we do. We ensure that the care we provide is person centred by listening and responding to individual needs and wishes.

We always recognise our staff member's individual traits, personalities and skills.

RESPECT We will always be welcoming and ensure that everyone in the Home is respected. We do not tolerate any negativity and we encourage everyone to be kind and considerate to one another.

COMPASSION We listen and respond to our residents and their loved ones in a kind and sensitive manner. We strive to understand hoe people may be feeling and try to alleviate concerns and worries wherever possible.

SAFETY We follow professional guidelines and have policies and procedures in place to ensure the environment is safe for our residents, staff and other visitors. The staff are trained to work in a way that will not harm others or themselves

EXCELLENCE We make great efforts to meet standards and strive to be the best we can be. Systems are in place to check the quality of care and improve the service where necessary.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.65 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3372836
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Grimsby, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned