Senior Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
Rivermead View Residential Care Home
Looe, Cornwall.
36 Hour Contract
Are you an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant who's ready to step into a role where your leadership truly makes a difference? We're looking for a motivated, compassionate, hands-on leader to guide our dedicated night team of Care Assistants and help shape exceptional, person-centred care for our residents. This isn't just a job - it's a chance to inspire others, develop care plans that truly matter, and be part of a warm, supportive environment where your voice is valued.
What you'll bring:
- A strong work ethic and a kind, confident approach
- Great communication and leadership skills
- Experience assessing care needs and creating tailored care plans
- A genuine passion for elderly care and making every shift count
If you're ready to lead with empathy, grow your career, and be part of a team that cares like family - we'd love to hear from you.
Full training provided
Supportive team environment
Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
Completive pay rates
£500 refer a friend scheme
Reward and recognition Schemes
As a Night Senior, you'll play a key leadership role - guiding your team, administering medication, and maintaining the highest standards of person-centred care throughout the night. Your calm, caring presence will bring comfort and reassurance when it's needed most.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and support a team of Care Assistants to deliver the highest standards of person-centred care
- To work as part of the team, providing all aspects of personal care for individual residents as needed.
- Administer prescribed medication safely and in line with individual care plans and company policies
- Contribute actively to care planning, reviews, and assessments required
- Maintain accurate, clear, and timely records of care delivered and residents' wellbeing
- Conduct formal supervision sessions and support the development of junior team members
Requirements:
- Kind, caring, and compassionate approach to care
- Highly motivated with a commitment to achieving and maintaining high standards
- Able to work independently and remain calm under pressure in a dynamic care environment
- Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues
- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)
- Proven experience in medication administration
- Experience in care planning and conducting assessments
Desirable:
- First Aider / Fire Warden Moving & Handling Trainer
Payrates:
- £15.47 per hour
- £19.34 per hour (Weekends)
- £30.94 per hour (Bank Holidays)
If you're ready to make a real difference while most of the world sleeps, join our night team and be part of a supportive, values-driven care community.
Full job description available.
