Senior Care Assistant (Evenings) – Join Our Award-Winning Team!
Location: Sycamore Lodge Care Home
Position: Senior Care Assistant
Hours: 6:00pm – Midnight (5 shifts per week)
Weekend Pattern: Every other weekend off
Start Date: Immediate start available
Lead with Compassion. Inspire Your Team. Make Every Evening Matter.
Are you an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for your next opportunity? Do you have the confidence to lead a team while delivering exceptional, person-centred care?
At Sycamore Lodge Care Home, we are looking for a caring, motivated and enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to become an important part of our leadership team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys supporting others, leading by example and making a genuine difference to the lives of older people every single day.
You'll be joining a friendly, supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your hard work is recognised.
About the Role
Working 5 evenings per week (6:00pm – Midnight), you'll take responsibility for leading the care team during the evening shift, ensuring residents receive safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Leading and supporting the evening care team.
- Administering medication safely and accurately.
- Delivering outstanding, person-centred care to residents.
- Ensuring care plans are followed and updated where required.
- Supporting residents with personal care, mobility, nutrition and emotional wellbeing.
- Completing accurate electronic documentation and daily records.
- Communicating effectively with families and healthcare professionals.
- Promoting dignity, independence, choice and respect at all times.
- Leading by example and helping to create a positive, caring and professional working environment.
- Ensuring compliance with safeguarding, infection prevention, health & safety and CQC standards.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who is passionate about providing excellent care and enjoys supporting and developing others.
Essential requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care
- Medication Administration Training
- Minimum of 1 year's experience in a Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader or similar leadership role within a care setting
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- A caring, positive and proactive attitude.
- Good IT skills for electronic care recording.
- A commitment to delivering exceptional, person-centred care.
Why Join Sycamore Lodge?
We believe our staff are our greatest asset, and we work hard to create an environment where people enjoy coming to work.
We offer:
- Every other weekend off
- Stable evening shifts with an excellent work-life balance.
- Immediate start available.
- Supportive management team that genuinely values your contribution.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunities to progress your career.
- Friendly, welcoming team culture.
- A rewarding role where you can make a real difference every day.
Ready to Join Us?
If you're an experienced Senior Care Assistant who is ready to take the next step in your career, we'd love to hear from you.
Bring your leadership, compassion and experience to Sycamore Lodge Care Home and help us continue delivering outstanding care to the people who call our home their home.
Apply today – your next rewarding career opportunity could start with us!
Pay: £13.25-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
