Care Assistant Nights

Healthcare Homes; Dorchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday pay

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Healthcare Homes Academy training

Qualifications and Apprenticeship

Blue Light Card discounts

Long Service awards

Job summary

Healthcare Homes is recruiting a Night Care Assistant for The Old Vicarage in Sherborne. The role covers night shifts with 24 hours per week from 8am-8pm? and night rotation as listed (Friday/Saturday nights Week 1; Friday/Sunday nights Week 2).

The home provides person-centred care and a supportive team environment. We offer induction and training, a comprehensive benefits package, pension, holiday pay, employee assistance, and career progression through the Healthcare Homes Academy.

Responsibilities

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Job description

Night Care Assistant

The Old Vicarage, Leigh, Sherborne

£13.60 per hour

24 hours per week 8am - 8pm

Week 1 - Friday and Saturday night

Week 2 - Friday and Sunday night

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, The Old Vicarage.

We provide reputable person-centred residential, respite and day care to our well-loved residents. The entire team work hard to treat our residents like family as we work within their home.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday pay
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £ per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in , Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person-centred care to all our residents.

About The Old Vicarage

The Old Vicarage is situated in the village of Sherborne, part of the Dorset countryside, set in secluded, beautifully landscaped gardens with stunning views. The Old Vicarage was founded by one of the local villagers and has been running as a country house for almost 40 years.

Our staff are dedicated to ensuring residents get the very best care, having won more than 30 national and regional awards over the last few years for its commitment to the highest quality of care for the elderly.

To find out more about The Old Vicarage follow this link