Assistant Health care worker

Job Description Senior Healthcare Assistant Nights £14.00 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent NightsLocation: DarlingtonSetting: Well-Established Nursing HomeExperienced Senior HCA Looking for Your Next Night Role? Are you an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Care Assistant who is medication trained and holds a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care ?We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established nursing home , for an experienced and compassionate Senior Healthcare Assistant to join their permanent night team. Offering £14.00 per hour and full-time night shifts , this is an excellent opportunity to bring your experience to a supportive nursing home where high standards of care really matter. Take the Lead and Make a Difference on Nights As a Senior Healthcare Assistant, you'll be a key member of the night team, working alongside nursing colleagues to ensure residents receive safe, compassionate and person-centred care throughout the night. You'll have additional senior responsibilities and will be someone the wider care team can turn to for support and guidance. Supporting and supervising Healthcare Assistants during night shifts. Leading by example and helping maintain excellent standards of care. Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents. Administering medication safely and accurately in line with your training and the home's procedures. Supporting residents with personal care, mobility and individual needs. Monitoring residents' health and wellbeing throughout the night. Recognising and reporting changes or concerns promptly to the nursing team. Maintaining accurate care records and documentation. Supporting individual care plans and risk assessments. Completing effective handovers between night and day teams. Supporting and guiding less experienced members of the care team. Following safeguarding, infection prevention and health & safety procedures. Supporting the home in maintaining high standards in line with CQC requirements .Bring Your Experience to a Role Where It's Valued This is more than a standard HCA position. Our client is looking for an experienced Senior HCA who is confident taking responsibility, supporting colleagues and helping ensure the home runs smoothly throughout the night. In return, you'll have the opportunity to join an established nursing home , become an important part of the night team and use the skills you've worked hard to develop. Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification essentialExperience administering medication essentialPrevious experience as a Senior Healthcare Assistant / Senior Care AssistantPrevious nursing home or care home experienceExperience supporting or supervising other care staffGood understanding of person-centred careGood knowledge of safeguardingStrong communication and record-keeping skillsConfidence working independently during night shiftsA compassionate, reliable and professional approachWhats On Offer? £14.00 per hourFull-time hoursPermanent night shiftsPermanent employment with a well-established nursing homeSupport from an experienced nursing and management teamA senior position with additional responsibilityPaid breaksCompany pensionFree parkingOngoing training and developmentOpportunities to continue developing your career within health and social careReady to Join the Night Team? If you're an experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant with your Level 3 Health & Social Care qualification, medication training and previous nursing/care home experience , we'd like to hear from you. 14.00 per hour | Full-Time | Permanent NightsYour experience matters. Take the next step in your care career apply now. Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of residents. The successful candidate will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including references and an enhanced DBS check.