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Night Senior Care Assistant
**Night Senior Care Assistant**
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**Care and Support - Sandmere Care Home**
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### **Contract:** **Full Time**
### **Salary:** **£13.78 Per Hour**
### **Shift Type:** **Nightshift**
### **Contracted hours:**
A purpose-built care home located in the heart of the Margate community in Kent. Our 68-bed luxury service provides exceptional levels of Residential Care, Nursing Care, Dementia Care, and Respite Care
As Senior Care Assistant, you'll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.
You'll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.
**What You'll Do**
* **Lead and Coordinate:** Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
* **Resident Support:** Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
* **Medication Management:** Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
* **Effective Communication:** Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
* **Team Collaboration:** Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
* **Visitor Interaction:** Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home's facilities.
* **Emergency Response:** Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
* **Documentation:** Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents' needs and wishes.
* **Professional Development:** Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
* **Health and Safety:** Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.
**What We're Looking For**
* **Qualifications:** SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health \& Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
* **Medication Training:** Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
* **Leadership Skills:** Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
* **Compassionate Nature:** A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.
*Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating over 100 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.*
We are driven by the five core values that define the Care Concern Group:
**Trust \| Respect \| Passion \| Kindness \| Inclusivity**
These values define who we are and underpin everything we do, from the smallest interaction to the most complex care. If you live by these principles, this is a place where you can belong and truly make a difference.
If you're ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we'd love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.
**Contract Details**
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid DBS
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Margate, UK
Negotiable Salary