Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Assistant – Nights – Luxury Residential Retirement Home - AV1894 Full Time | Residential Care Location: Ilminster, Somerset Hours: Night Shifts – Full Time Pay: £13.75 Per Hour ☕ Paid breaks included Specialist Dementia & Elderly Care | 43 Residents We are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant – Nights to join a highly experienced team supporting people living with dementia and mental health conditions. This senior night role offers leadership, supervision, and high-quality care during the overnight period. Why Join This Service? This home provides a warm, person-centred environment where residents are encouraged to personalise their rooms to create familiarity and a homely atmosphere. Many bedrooms include en-suite facilities, Smart TVs, and direct access to secure gardens. Staff promote independence and offer a variety of comfortable spaces, including multiple lounges, a summer house, a bar, a small manmade beach, and private gardens with peaceful water features. Residents can choose where to spend time across three open units: • ‘Bay’ unit – bar and large conservatory • ‘Lilies’ unit – hair and beauty salon • ‘Orchids’ unit – lounge and activities room that doubles as a cinema and sensory (snoezelen) space A varied, person-centred activities programme supports physical and mental wellbeing, combining in-house sessions, outdoor pursuits, and visiting entertainers. Your Responsibilities • Lead and support the night team to deliver high-quality care • Assist residents with personal care and night-time routines • Ensure the safety, comfort, and wellbeing of all residents • Maintain accurate care records and contribute to care planning • Promote independence, dignity, and choice for residents • Act as a role model for best practice in dementia and mental health care What We’re Looking For • NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care (essential) • Previous experience in a senior care role, ideally in dementia or mental health care • Strong leadership, communication, and teamwork skills • A compassionate, patient, and professional approach • Commitment to a fully person-centred care approach What You’ll Receive • Competitive pay with paid breaks • Night shift patterns with full-time hours • A senior role in a well-established, specialist residential service • Supportive management and a professional, experienced team • The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every night If you are a dedicated Senior Care Assistant looking to lead a team while delivering outstanding person-centred care in a warm, homely environment, we would love to hear from you. To Apply: Please contact Myles on (phone number removed) or email (url removed)