Sanders Senior Living

About the Company

Sanders Senior Living offers state-of-the-art residences brimming with premium facilities and exceptional services for people over the age of 65. We are all striving for a better quality of life, it remains our single greatest priority throughout our lives. We want it for ourselves and all of the people who are dearest to us. It is probably more important when we are searching for a home for ourselves or, as is often the case, our parents, to spend their retirement years in. We deliver an exceptional service, with a flexible and responsive approach that meets the ever-changing needs of our residents, teams and the world around us.

Listed Jobs

Company Name

Sanders Senior Living

Job Title

Care Assistant

Job Description

**Job Title** Care Assistant (Night Shift) **Role Summary** Provide compassionate, person‑centred care to residents during night hours. Work collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to maintain safety, dignity and independence of residents. **Expectations** - Demonstrate empathy and a warm, supportive attitude. - Maintain a positive, can‑do approach. - Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families and colleagues. - Adapt to changing circumstances and new tasks each day. - Comply with safeguarding and health‑and‑safety procedures. **Key Responsibilities** - Assist residents with personal care (bathing, dressing, toileting) and feeding during night hours. - Support mobility and positioning to reduce risk of falls or injuries. - Monitor vital signs, medication schedules and general well‑being, reporting changes promptly. - Maintain a clean, safe, and comforting environment, including housekeeping tasks where required. - Encourage and facilitate resident independence and participation in activities. - Record observations and care activities accurately in the resident care plan. - Respond to emergencies and alarms in accordance with protocols. - Promote a calm, reassuring atmosphere for residents and staff during night duties. **Required Skills** - Strong interpersonal and communication skills. - Empathy, compassion, and a team‑working mindset. - Ability to remain calm and proactive in unforeseen situations. - Attention to detail and good organisational skills. - Basic computer literacy for record‑keeping. **Required Education & Certifications** - No formal education required; entry‑level training acceptable. - Completion of NVQ Level 1 or Level 2 in Health and Social Care (preferred). - Valid background check or clearance to work with adults. - Willingness to undergo ongoing training and development.

Canvey island, United kingdom

On site

11-10-2025