Care Assistant

The Royal British Legion; Northrepps; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions 6–10%

Night shift rates and overtime

Flexible hours

Meals at reduced cost

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee Assistance Programme

Retail discounts

Learning and development courses

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) at Halsey House in Cromer, Norfolk. You will provide personalised support to residents with empathy, respect and kindness, delivering high-quality care on night shifts.

Benefits include enhanced DBS, flexible hours, generous pension, 22 days holiday plus bank holidays, free on-site parking, and uniform provided. Full-time night contracts involve 3 shifts over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Duties include assisting with personal care and daily routines
• Supporting residents with mobility, nutrition and medication as needed
• Communicating with residents, families and healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
• Support mobility, nutrition and medication as needed
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare professionals

Job description

We are looking for a Care Assistant (Nights) to join our team at Halsey House in Cromer, Norfolk. You will be someone who is dedicated to providing personalised support to our residents, always delivering care with empathy, respect and kindness.,

Duties

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

As a Care Assistant, you will have outstanding people skills and a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role. Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include:

• 22 days' paid holiday per year plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 10%, subject to eligibility
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objective
• Rate of pay: £14.36 to £14.57 per hour (includes night enhancement)

We offer flexible working hours to fit your lifestyle, with part time and full time options available. Our full time night contracts are 3 shifts over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays.

Since 1921, the Royal British Legion has been dedicated to supporting members of the Armed Forces community, and we will continue to be there for as long as we are needed, ensuring their unique contribution is never forgotten. As the UK's largest Armed Forces charity, we are proud to have over 180,000 members, 110,000 volunteers, 1,900 employees, and a wide network of partners and charities working together to provide lifelong support, whatever the need and whenever it is required. We are committed to supporting our people through flexible and hybrid working where possible, a strong focus on wellbeing, and opportunities to develop skills and grow careers while making a meaningful impact.

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