Senior Care Assistant - Nights
About this role
Job Advertisement: Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Position: Senior Care Assistant - Nights (Permanent)
Location: Scholars Mews Care Home, 23-34 Scholars Lane, Stratford-upon-Avon, United Kingdom
Salary: £15.30 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent (Closing Date: 21 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Senior Care Assistant - Nights, you will support and work alongside the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, providing a safe, caring, innovative, open, supportive, and inclusive environment for residents, visitors, and staff through the night. Your leadership and compassion will ensure our residents' physical and emotional well-being are constantly championed during nighttime hours.
Key Responsibilities:
Monitor the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any changes impacting care and care plans, ensuring new needs are met, and updating written records to reflect any variations.
Participate in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
Support residents safely with their medication requirements.
Undertake staff supervisions and support team members with their professional development where required.
Act as a key point of contact for residents, relatives, visitors, and health and social care professionals during the night shift, ensuring reasonable requests are acted upon and concerns or complaints are escalated appropriately.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an experienced, dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Qualifications & Experience: Holder of an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in care for care homes, with at least 2 years of experience working in a similar care environment.
Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, a positive and nurturing attitude toward supporting both residents and staff, and flexibility to cover a range of responsibilities.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £15.30 per hour.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and career progression.
Comprehensive Training: Ongoing learning and development opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.
Secure Employment: Permanent contract with stable hours and rewarding career pathways.