Senior Care Worker - Nights

Garden Lodge
  • Title Senior Care Worker - Nights
  • Setting Care Home / Nursing Home
  • Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
  • Salary
  • Hours Full Time
  • Location Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne & Wear

Job Summary

Date posted: 21 February 2025
  • Job Reference: Carehome.co.uk

If you're passionate, caring and looking for a rewarding job, come join us here at Garden Lodge and make a real difference. We are looking for Senior Support Worker for night shift, 33 hours per week. We are a small home with a lovely homely feel, with a dedicated team of staff working to care for our residents in their latter years. If you feel you could help deliver all the care they need then we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

  • Administering medication as per MAR Charts
  • Ability to deligate accordingly 
  • Responsible for the safety and Well-being of the residents
  • Assisting with Daily Personal Care - all aspects including washing, dressing 
  • Promoting independence and Well-being 
  • Care Plans - understand the individuals person centered care plan, ensure attention to detail, you will update these accordingly
  • Training - complete all mandatory training ensuring you maintain your professional knowledge, undertaking any additional training that may enhance your knowledge 

The Person:

  • Reporting to The Managager and Deputy Manager, you will have the ability to co-ordinate the staff on your shift
  • Flexible and adaptable, willing to cover extra shift
  • Great team player with the ability to deligate
  • The ability to work under pressure
  • Hardworking and energetic
  • Caring, positive with a happy outlook

Skills / Qualifications:

  • NVQ 2
  • Previous experience