Senior Care Assistant (Elderly Care) | Worthing, West Sussex | Medication trained

Senior Care Assistant Night Shift Role in a Friendly Residential Home

We are recruiting a Senior Care Assistant (Medication Trained) to join our dedicated night team at St Georges Residential Care Home in Worthing.

This is a key senior role within a small supportive 26-bed elderly care home where you will take responsibility for delivering high-quality care and supporting residents throughout the night.

If you are an experienced Senior Care Assistant looking for a stable night role where your skills judgement and leadership matter we would love to hear from you.

Location: St Georges Residential Care Home Worthing West Sussex
Hours: 24 hours per week (Nights)
Salary: 13.85 per hour (reviewed annually) weekend enhancements
Contract: Part-time permanent

About the Home

St Georges Residential Care Home is a warm welcoming 26-bed service providing high-quality person-centred care for older people.

Our small size means:

• Strong relationships with residents
• A calm and consistent night environment
• A supportive and friendly team
• A focus on dignity comfort and personalised care

Your Role as Senior Care Assistant (Night Shift)

As a Senior Care Assistant you will play a vital leadership role within the night team ensuring residents receive safe compassionate and high-quality care throughout the night.

You will take responsibility for guiding care delivery and supporting the team when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality personal care throughout night shifts
• Administer medication safely (trained Senior Care Assistant)
• Carry out regular welfare checks to ensure resident safety and comfort
• Respond calmly and professionally to incidents or emergencies
• Maintain dignity independence and respect for all residents
• Complete accurate records and handover documentation
• Support and guide Care Assistants on shift
• Ensure safe and consistent overnight care delivery

Who we are looking for

• Experienced Senior Care Assistant in elderly care
• Medication trained (essential)
• Confident working night shifts with responsibility
• Calm reliable and emotionally resilient
• Strong communication and leadership on shift
• Compassionate and patient approach to care
• Able to support and guide other staff members

What we offer

• 13.85 per hour weekend enhancements
• 24 hours per week (consistent night rota)
• Ongoing training and development
• Structured induction and onboarding
• Supportive and friendly management team
• Pension scheme (eligibility applies)
• Employee referral bonus scheme
• Stable small-home working environment

Our values

At SDR we live by Kindness Dignity & Respect Calmness Creativity and Responsibility and these guide everything we do in our care homes.

Apply today

If youre ready to join St Georges Residential Care Home as a Senior Care Assistant (Nights) wed love to hear from : Call:

No CV No problem get in touch today.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
DBS check required following offer.

Early applications are encouraged as this vacancy may close once filled.

Required Experience:

Manager