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Night Senior Carer

Town Green
37 minutes ago
Full-time
On-site
L39, Town Green, Lancashire
£14.05 - £14.55 GBP hourly
Health / Social Care
SENIOR NIGHT CARER

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a reliable, compassionate Senior Night Carer to lead our night team. You’ll ensure residents are safe, comfortable, and well-supported — taking extra responsibility for medication administration, delegating tasks to staff, and liaising with external professionals throughout the night.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

🏥 Senior Leadership & Team Support

* Lead and support night care staff — delegate duties clearly and fairly

* Monitor standards, guide junior carers, and ensure all tasks are completed correctly

* Be the first point of contact for the home during the night

* Set a calm, professional tone; resolve any concerns promptly

💊 Medication Administration

* Administer medicines accurately following the 6 Rs and MAR chart records

* Check stock, report discrepancies, and ensure secure storage

* Promptly notify the manager/GP of missed doses, reactions, or concerns

* Support staff with medication queries and reinforce best practice

🤝 Professional Liaison & Communication

* Liaise directly with GPs, District Nurses, Ambulance, and Out-of-Hours services

* Coordinate urgent referrals, admissions, or transfers — keep records clear

* Update the Registered Manager / On-Call Manager immediately on all serious matters

* Handover fully to day staff — highlight changes, concerns, and follow-up actions

🧡 Resident Care & Safety

* Provide person-centred care: personal support, comfort, reassurance, and toileting

* Conduct timed, recorded night checks — respond promptly to all nurse calls

* Follow care plans, risk assessments, MCA/DoLS, and safeguarding procedures

* Monitor health changes — report and document observations, pain, or deterioration

* Maintain infection control, cleanliness, and home security

📋 Compliance & Records

* Complete accurate, legible, timely documentation

* Ensure all staff entries are signed and dated

* Follow CQC standards, GDPR, and all home policies

* Attend training, supervision, and team meetings