Croxteth Park - X 2 Senior Nights Care Assistants

Job purpose
the night co-ordinator is responsible for overseeing the safe and effective running of the care home during night hours. this role provides supervision to night care assistants, ensures residents’ wellbeing is continuously monitored, and manages any concerns that arise in-house before escalating to the on-call manager when necessary. the post holder maintains safety, compliance, and high standards of care throughout the night.

key duties & responsibilities
1. leadership & night team supervision
• lead, supervise, and support night care assistants on shift.
• allocate tasks and ensure all night-time duties are completed.
• conduct effective night handovers at the start and end of the shift.
• provide direction, guidance, and support to staff to maintain a calm and professional working environment.

2. resident wellbeing monitoring
• ensure wellbeing checks are completed on time and recorded accurately.
• monitor changes in residents’ physical, emotional, or cognitive wellbeing.
• respond promptly to call bells, alarms, or resident requests.
• conduct hourly walkarounds to ensure safety and observe all residential areas.

3. responding to concerns & incident management
• address any concerns, incidents, or behavioural changes in-house where appropriate.
• make informed decisions about when to escalate issues to the on-call manager.
• follow lotus care clinical pathways when responding to incidents, including:
o falls pathway (including post-fall checks and documentation)
o diabetic pathway
o end of life care pathway
o hydration & nutrition monitoring protocols
• ensure actions are compliant with cqc regulations and lotus care policies.
• ensure proper documentation of incidents, concerns, and actions taken.
• support staff in managing night-time emergencies (falls, illness, behavioural distress, end-of-life care concerns).

4. compliance, safety & regulation
• ensure night staff follow all health & safety, infection control, fire safety, safeguarding, and regulatory standards.
• promote consistent compliance with cqc fundamental standards, including regulation 9 (person-centred care), regulation 12 (safe care & treatment), and regulation 17 (good governance).
• conduct regular checks of:
o fire exits and alarms
o security locks and doors
o temperature and fridge checks (if applicable)
o night cleaning tasks
• ensure clinical pathways are adhered to throughout the night, and staff follow expected procedures.
• report hazards, faults, or maintenance issues via the correct procedures.

Applicants to to email a CV to cheryl.vickerstaffe@lotuscare.uk
Please quote Croxteth Park and the job title in email subject header.