Senior Care Assistant (Nights)
Location: Hunters Lodge Care Home, 39 Kiln Road, Fareham, Hampshire, PO16 7UQ
Salary: From £13.81 per hour
Hours: Full-time, 36–48 hours per week (8pm–8am)
Pattern: Two-week rolling rota, including alternate weekends
Contract Type: Permanent
About Hunters Lodge
Nestled close to Fareham town centre, Hunters Lodge offers a truly distinctive and comforting setting where residents can live as fully and independently as possible. Our beautiful home provides a calm, supportive environment designed especially for individuals living with dementia — where dignity, happiness, and individuality are always respected.
We’re proud of our compassionate and professional team who share a genuine passion for delivering exceptional care. We’re now looking for experienced and dedicated Night Senior Care Assistant to join our close-knit team.
The Role
As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you’ll take the lead in ensuring our residents feel safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night. You’ll guide and support your team, oversee care delivery, and provide hands-on assistance to ensure each resident receives the highest standard of person-centred care.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Leading, supporting, and motivating the night care team
- Providing personal and emotional care to residents living with dementia
- Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing, and responding promptly to any changes
- Administering medication safely and accurately (training provided)
- Keeping detailed, accurate care records and reports
- Encouraging independence, dignity, and respect in every interaction
- Supporting new colleagues and helping maintain a positive, team-focused environment
About You
You’re someone who leads with compassion, confidence, and a genuine commitment to great care. You take pride in what you do and set high standards for yourself and your team.
Essential:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care
- Previous experience in a senior care role
- Experience supporting people living with dementia
- Proven ability to lead or manage a night shift
- Willingness to work alternate weekends
Desirable:
- Medication administration training (eMAR)
- End-of-life care experience
Why Work With Us
At Hunters Lodge, you’ll be part of a supportive, friendly team that truly values one another. We invest in our people — offering ongoing learning and career development, including opportunities to gain further NVQs and specialist dementia care qualifications.
We believe that when our team feels supported and appreciated, exceptional care naturally follows.
Our Values
Our philosophy is simple: we wouldn’t want anyone to live somewhere we wouldn’t want to stay ourselves.
We value:
- Compassion – showing kindness, understanding, and empathy
- Respect & Dignity – treating every person as an individual
- Commitment to Quality – always striving to do better
- Teamwork – supporting and learning from one another
- Improving Lives – making a meaningful difference every day
If you’re passionate about making nights calm, safe, and comforting for residents — and want to join a team that feels like family — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us continue to make Hunters Lodge a truly special place to live and work.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.81 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Application question(s):
- Do you require a certificate of sponsorship to work in the UK?
- Do you have an NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care?
Experience:
- Dementia: 2 years (preferred)
- shift lead: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
