Care Assistant - Nights

Warrington Borough Council; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority council in Warrington is seeking individuals to provide care services at Padgate House. The role involves assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and working flexible hours. Candidates should be empathetic and ideally have experience in care. A comprehensive benefits package and career growth opportunities are provided.

Benefits

26 days annual holiday

Access to attractive benefits package

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Uniform/safety equipment

Qualifications

• Experience in care is an advantage.
• Ability to provide personal care services.
• Capable of working a flexible rota including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide full care services including personal care, dressing, and bathing.
• Promote independence and maintain dignity of the people in care.

Skills

Empathy

Flexibility

Job description

Padgate House is a 31 bedded nursing Intermediate Care Facility providing short term period of rehabilitation following an admission to hospital or an acute episode at home requiring further support.

The role

The successful applicants will be required to provide full care services which includes help with personal care, dressing/undressing and assistance with showering /bathing. Working to the principles of care offering choice, promoting independence and helping to maintain the dignity of the people in our care

What's needed?

We’re looking for naturally empathetic people who are motivated to provide adults of all ages with transformative, person-centred care that lets them enjoy a better, more independent life .

Experience of working in care would be an advantage. You should be flexible in your approach to work as you will be required to work a rota which includes weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays.

As well as a competitive salary, working for us means you get:

• 26 days annual holiday - raising to 31 after 5 years of service (pro-rata)
• Access to our attractive and competitive benefits package
• Access to our Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Uniform/safety equipment

Key Dates & Further Information

The interviews will be held at Padgate House and will last approximately 30 mins. Please do contact Elainne Miller, Registered Manager on 01925 821639 should you have any queries.

The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

DBS clearance is required.

Warrington Borough Council is a Disability Confident employer

Padgate House, Vulcan Close, Warrington , WA2 0HL