Care Assistant (Nights)

The Royal British Legion; Cromer; Hybrid; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days’ holiday + bank holidays

Pension contributions 6–10%

Night/Bank holiday/overtime rates

Flexible hours

Meals at reduced cost

Free on-site parking

Free enhanced DBS check

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Retailer discounts

Learning courses available

Job summary

The Royal British Legion in Cromer is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) at Halsey House to support residents with personal care, daily routines and comfort. You’ll work with empathy, respect and kindness, delivering high-quality care in a friendly team.

You will join a team offering flexible hours with part-time and full-time options. Night contracts involve 3 shifts over 7 days, including weekends and bank holidays. An enhanced DBS check is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and supporting daily routines.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents, families and professionals.

Responsibilities

• 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
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

Skills

Care

Empathy

Communication

Job description

We are looking for aCare 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.

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.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who live within commutable distance of the care home in Cromer, Norfolk and have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role:

• 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
• 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

For more detailed information about the role, please see our Vacancy Information Pack attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s).

About Us

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.

Visit our Careers Page to discover more about the Royal British Legion, including our departments, employee benefits, values, candidate guidance, and the strategy that underpins our work and impact.

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