SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT (Nights) – Safe Harbor Care Homes
Competitive Pay | £600 Joining Bonus* | Free Parking | Discounted Meals | Training + NVQ Pathway
Safe Harbor is a family-run provider of Residential and Residential Dementia Care Homes across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire. We’re proud of the supportive culture in our homes and the standards we continue to build—quality, dignity, safety, and person-centred care, every day.
Our values (how we work)
· Together: Residents and staff at the heart of everything we do. Strong relationships with residents, families and each other
· Safe: Safety as the foundation—robust care planning and continuous review
· Improving: Always learning, listening and raising standards
· Compassion: Individualised, gentle, respectful care
We’re looking for Senior Care Assistants (Nights) who can lead from the front—supporting residents with excellent care while supervising and guiding the care team on shift.
The role (what you’ll be doing)
· Leading and supervising Care Assistants on shift, ensuring high standards, good organisation and a calm, well-run floor
· Delivering person-centred care and ensuring residents are treated with dignity, respect and compassion at all times
· Supporting residents with daily living, including personal care, hygiene, dressing, mobility, hydration and nutrition
· Administering medication safely and accurately in line with the MAR chart, including medication ordering and stock checks
· Completing/overseeing key shift tasks, audits and checks, and ensuring documentation is completed accurately and on time
· Identifying changes in residents’ needs and acting promptly—escalating concerns and safeguarding issues immediately
· Supporting person-centred care planning and risk assessments
· Supporting inductions/orientation of new staff and contributing to a positive, inclusive team culture
· Working in line with relevant legislation, best practice and regulatory standards (including CQC Fundamental Standards)
What good looks like (our expectations of Seniors)
· Leads by example: standards of care, uniform, attitude, appearance, attendance and professionalism
· Takes active leadership on the floor—organises the team, communicates clearly, and ensures the shift runs smoothly
· Thinks ahead and takes initiative—gets things done without needing to be chased
· Supports the wider team (including clinical/admin) and keeps the floor in good order for handover
· Holds standards consistently—addresses poor practice and protects residents’ safety and dignity
What we’re looking for
· Previous experience in a care setting (supervisory experience preferred)
· Confidence with medication administration and shift leadership
· Strong written and verbal communication and good attention to detail
· A caring, organised and accountable approach
· QCF Diploma Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or willingness to work towards (role dependent)
· Right to work in the UK — applicants must not require sponsorship now or in the future
What you’ll get at Safe Harbor
· £600 joining bonus*
· Free parking
· Discounted meals
· Refer-a-friend bonus*
· Training online and face-to-face with our own in-house trainer
· NVQ opportunities and genuine progression across the group
· Regular supervisions, observations, competency assessments, and appraisals
· Regular team meetings to support strong communication and quality
· Employee of the Month / Department of the Month awards (vouchers and recognition)
· Monthly staff treats (and we’re big on appreciation)
· Christmas bonus* (after 6 months’ service, subject to company performance)
· Ongoing improvements across our homes, supported by a dedicated floating maintenance team
Shifts available
· Full-time and Part-time
· Nights
· Please note WE DO NOT OFFER SPONSORSHIP
· Roles available across our homes (location can be confirmed/edited per advert)
If you’re an experienced carer ready to step into a senior role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and valued—apply now.
*Bonus payments are subject to terms and conditions.
For more information about our careers and our company, please see our company website details below
https://safeharbor.co.uk/careers/
https://safeharbor.co.uk/
https://safeharbor.co.uk/care-homes/florence-house/
Pay: £14.09 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
Work Location: In person
