Residential Senior Care Assistant - Nights

Full-Time | Residential Care | Nights

Can you make a real difference in the lives of others?

A well‑established residential care provider is currently seeking an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant (Nights) to join their night team. This is a vital role within a residential care setting, supporting residents with high‑quality, person‑centred care while providing leadership and guidance to the night staff team.

The successful candidate will have previous medication administration experience, which is essential for this role.

Hours: 33 hours per week (night shifts)

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver high‑quality, person‑centred care in line with individual care plans
• Assist residents with daily living activities including personal care, mobility, dressing, bathing, and nutrition
• Safely administer and accurately record medications in accordance with policies and best practice (essential)
• Act as the senior member of staff on night shifts, providing leadership and support to the care team
• Mentor and support junior staff, promoting best practice and a professional working environment
• Complete care documentation clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe, calm, and respectful environment for residents and staff
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, infection control, health & safety, and regulatory requirements
• Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, or changes in residents' conditions
• Promote dignity, respect, choice, and independence at all times

Essential Criteria

⚠️ Medication experience is mandatory

• Proven experience administering medication within a care setting
• Experience working in elderly or residential care
• Ability to work night shifts on a rota basis
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Excellent understanding of safeguarding and infection control
• Compassionate and empathetic approach to care
• Strong communication skills with residents, families, and colleagues
• Ability to work under pressure and use own initiative
• High standards of professionalism and attention to detail

Desirable Criteria

• Level 3 NVQ in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Level 2 NVQ with willingness to work towards Level 3
• Additional training such as Medication Management, Manual Handling, or First Aid
• Previous experience supervising or leading a care team

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive and inclusive working environment
• Employee wellbeing initiatives
• Free uniform and on‑site parking
• Employee assistance and referral incentives
  (T&Cs apply)

Additional Information

• An Enhanced Access NI Check will be required
• NISCC registration is mandatory
• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Applications must include an up‑to‑date CV

If you are interested apply now or contact Caitlin at Staffline Recruitment Ireland.