Senior Care Assistant, Nights

🔒 Confidential Employer

Posted 25 March 2026

LOCATION

Standish, Wigan

TYPE

Full-time

LEVEL

Mid-Senior level

SKILLS

Care Planning Dementia Care Medication Administration Resident Care Team Leadership Health and Social Care Personal Care Communication

FULL DESCRIPTION

We're looking for experienced Senior Care Assistants, ideally with dementia experience, to join the team at Langtree Care Home. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide support and leadership to the Care staff while working in line with the Household Model of Care. You will provide the highest standard of care in line with current best practices, policies and procedures.

Role Overview:

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide support and leadership to the Care staff within the service whilst working in line with the Household Model of Care.

You will provide the highest standard of care in line with current best practices, policies and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements and relevant regulations under the direction of the Nurse in Charge/Clinical Lead/Home Manager.

You will also ensure written care plans are written to an outstanding level and are maintained to such level whilst maintaining your skills and undertaking such training and development as required.

You will have at least a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care. Experience of working in a care setting is essential; experience working in a dementia setting is preferred.

Role Expectations:

Role Specific Duties:

Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
To supervise staff and ensure that all staff contribute to the efficient running of the service
Understand personal care planning and take responsibility for all aspects of care plan creating and writing
To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
To understand and champion the Household Model of Care
To support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to all residents in the home whilst treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times
To support and assist residents with their personal care such as washing and dressing
To administer daily medicines in line with their GP instructions and liaise with the NiC and SCP once this has been completed
To undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of Topical Creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end-of-life
To ensure along with the wider team that all the residents' needs are being met such as medical, physical, social and emotional needs
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the residents we are supporting

Working with Others:

To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team
To attend daily clinical meetings arranged by the Nurse in Charge
To attend and participate in team meetings
To be responsible and prompt with informing the Nurse in Charge or Clinical Lead of any changes in the needs of the residents whilst seeking the appropriate medical advice
To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home creating a nurturing environment where everyone feels loved and safe
To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person
To work in cooperation with members of multidisciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for service users

Leading by Example:

To seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development
Be a role model for other members of the team and be an ambassador for the service whilst leading and mentoring the team to build strong relationships
Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
To provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home

Personal and Professional Development:

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed whilst being open to learning opportunities
Have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects those living with the disease
Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards
To adhere to all of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] UK Ltd.’s Policies and Procedures

Salary & Benefits:

£14.50 per hour
Complimentary meals, drinks and snacks throughout your shift
Competitive salary
A bespoke induction
Ongoing training and development
EAP + Benefits
Partnership with My Staff Shop
Employee of the month
Employee of the year
Paid DBS
Pension scheme
5.6 weeks annual leave based on a full-time contract