Night Senior Care Assistant
Agincare
Chatham, ME5 7JZ
Salary
£13.46
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
19 September 2026
19 days left
Job description
Package Description: Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work e...
The role of Night Senior Care Assistant at Agincare involves providing care and support to residents during the night. As an integral part of the care team at Victory care home in Chatham, the assistant will focus on delivering person-centred care, which includes assisting with personal hygiene, administering medication safely, and contributing to the care review process. The position demands excellent communication skills and empathy, with at least two years of experience in a social care environment, ideally involving vulnerable individuals over 65. The role also includes participation in social activities and may involve leadership responsibilities such as supporting new staff or managing in the absence of senior managers. Agincare offers comprehensive benefits such as career development, fully funded training, and a company pension scheme. Applicants must have a minimum of 12 months eligible right to work in the UK and be qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, with Level 3 in progress or completed, to be considered for this rewarding opportunity.
Package Description
Are you an experienced care professional looking for a new challenge? Are you looking to use your skill set in a rewarding work environment with our welcoming and specialised support team at Victory care home?
Come and join the Agincare family as a Night Senior Care Assistant
Where you'll be working - Click here to view the care home: https://www.agincare.com/care-homes/kent/victory-care-home-chatham/
- Care Quality Commission Rating - https://www.cqc.org.uk/location/1-898047552
As an Agincare employee you'll enjoy - £13.46 per hour
- Refer a friend scheme earn up to £1000
- Outstanding career development
- Fully funded training up to QCF level 5
- Blue Light care discount package
- Company pension scheme
- On demand pay
What is required from you? - A minimum of 12 months on your right to work in the UK
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent)
- At least two years' experience working in a social care environment - preferably with vulnerable people over 65
- Good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia
- Excellent communication skills and a real ability to show empathy to people under your care
- Night Senior Care Assistant to work from 8pm to 8am to include alternative weekends
A day in the life of a Senior Care Assistant - Person-centred care - You will ensure that residents receive personal care from you and your team including bathing, dressing and oral care within their preferences, and actively promote right to choice and independence
- Review -You will contribute to and carry out care reviews with your residents to ensure their plans reflect their needs.
- Medication - You will administer residents' medication in a safe and supportive and compliant way
- Social Activity - You will lead in and participate in trips out, social engagements and activities within the home.
- Leadership - you may support new starters or existing staff with shadowing and development, and may be called up on to lead the home where more senior managers are not available.
About AgincareAgincare is proudly celebrating 40years of caring for communities. As a rapidlygrowing, family-ownedcare provider with more than5,500 team members, and expanding every day, we continue to strengthen our services through recent care home developments and the launch of ournew not-for-profit Childrens Services. Today,Agincare is one of the UKs largest care providers, delivering care and nursing homes, home care, extra care, supported living, and live-in care across more than 170 locationsnationwide.
As a signatory of theCare Leaver Covenant, we are committed tosupporting care leavers by guaranteeing either an interview or an informal career conversation.We are proud to support the Armed Forcescommunity through our alliance,offering guaranteed interviewsto service leavers and members of the military community.
All of our services areregulated by the CQCand Agincare is proud to be anequal opportunities employerand encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.At present, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship.
As care is always in high demand, we have a wide range of exciting opportunities available. If this particular role isnt the right fit for you, we encourage you to explore our other vacancies, www.agincare.com/careers
- Refer a friend bonuses are subject to terms and conditions
CHASP
Agincare is a reputable family-owned care provider, functioning for over 40 years and growing substantially, with more than 5,500 team members. Known for delivering comprehensive care services across nursing homes, extra care, and supported living settings, the company prides itself on enriching communities with dedicated care. Agincare operates in over 170 locations nationwide and is commended for its continuous developments in care home services and the launch of not-for-profit Childrens Services. Agincare values equal opportunity and diversity in its workforce, ensuring that all services are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Furthermore, they provide exclusive support for certain communities, including care leavers and the Armed Forces, offering guaranteed interviews. Although committed to extensive employment inclusivity, Agincare currently does not offer visa sponsorships but encourages interested individuals to explore various open positions for personal and professional growth within the organisation.
Qualifications
Essential
- Qualified to at least NVQ Level 2, and achieved or working towards NVQ level 3 (or equivalent). At least two years' experience in a social care environment, preferably with vulnerable people over 65. Good demonstrable knowledge and experience of dementia.
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First seen
20 August 2026
Last checked
24 August 2026
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