Night Shift Senior Care Assistant

Night Shift Senior Care Assistant. Priesty Fields Care Home

• Hourly Rate: £14.75 per hour
• Contract: Fulltime 33 hours per week on a rolling rota including some weekend shifts
• Shift Pattern: 20:00 08:00

Are you looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others while advancing your career in a supportive and professional environment Priesty Fields Care Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Care Assistant to join our night team. This is your chance to be part of an exceptional team that is committed to redefining care standards and ensuring our residents experience the highest quality of life.

About Priesty Fields Care Home Nestled in the historic market town of Congleton Priesty Fields Care Home offers a perfect blend of modern elegance and cuttingedge technology with a warm homely atmosphere. Our facility provides a range of tailored services including residential nursing and respite care designed to meet the unique needs of each individual we serve. We pride ourselves on delivering compassionate personcentered care that empowers our residents to maintain their independence while enjoying a secure and enriching environment.

Your Role as a Night Senior Care Assistant

As a Senior Care Assistant on our night team you will play a vital role in ensuring the wellbeing and comfort of our residents during overnight hours. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and Supporting Night Staff: Supervising the care team during night shifts ensuring all tasks are completed to a high standard and providing guidance and support where needed.
• Delivering Personalised Care: Assisting residents with personal care needs including hygiene dressing and mobility while respecting their dignity and preferences.
• Monitoring Resident Wellbeing: Conducting regular checks throughout the night to ensure residents are comfortable safe and receiving the appropriate care.
• Administrative Duties: Maintaining accurate records including care plans and incident reports and liaising with healthcare professionals as required.
• Team Development: Assisting in the training and development of team members conducting appraisals and contributing to a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Emergency Response: Managing any emergencies calmly and efficiently ensuring the safety of residents and staff at all times.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* with retailers like Asda Costa and Argos
• ReferaFriend and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* choose when you are paid and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme helping you plan for your retirement
• Inhouse training ongoing facetoface training tailored to you
• Career opportunities The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

*Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven Experience: Previous experience in a senior or supervisory role within a care home or similar setting is essential.
• Leadership Skills: The ability to lead a team confidently provide support under pressure and foster a positive working environment.
• Strong Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills with proficiency in recordkeeping and using modern care technologies.
• Empathy and Professionalism: A warm approachable demeanor paired with a professional attitude towards residents families and colleagues.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work night shifts on a rolling rota including weekends to meet the needs of our residents.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates Black Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates LGBTQ as well as nonbinary candidates and those with experience of mental health.