Night Senior Carer at Raycare Ltd, Town Green, Lancashire
Raycare Ltd · Direct employer
£14.05 – £14.55 an hour
Town Green · Permanent
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
Application opens at the source listing. Free for jobseekers.