Senior Care Assistant - Nights in Leeds

Job Description

• : Senior Care Assistant - Nights
• Job Type
• : Permanent, Full-time (40 hours per week, includes alternate weekends)
• Sponsorship
• : Not currently available
• Senior Care Assistant – Nights at
• Colton Lodges in
• Leeds
• What You’ll Be Doing
• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the home, under the supervision of senior staff members.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their care needs (physical, emotional and spiritual).

Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring residents retain their comfort and dignity.

• Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor residents who may be confused and/or have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last wishes.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the home.
• Answer nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on the well‑being of residents and liaise with GPs and support managers.
• What We’re Looking For
• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable, and confident leading a team
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role
• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Why Join Bridge Oak Care Homes?

When you join Bridge Oak Care Homes, you’ll become part of a supportive team that genuinely cares about one another and the people we support.

We offer

• A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment.
• Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities.
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day.
• A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect.
• The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person‑centred care.
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