Care Assistant - Nights

Oxendon House Care Home; Great Oxendon; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home in Great Oxendon is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their team. You will be responsible for promoting residents' independence, providing personal care, and supporting daily activities. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a residential setting and a relevant Health & Social Care qualification. The role offers competitive pay and a variety of benefits including performance bonuses and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary within the top quartile of the market

Annual performance-related pay increases up to 8%

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme (3% of salary)

Financial bonus up to £500 for training completion

Referral incentive up to £1,000

Low-cost meals at £1 per course

Employee assistance programme with free counselling

DBS check paid by the employer

Uniforms provided as required

Qualifications

• One year’s experience working in a residential or nursing home.
• Must live within 20 minutes of the home (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence with choice, dignity and respect.
• Provide personal care and support with daily activities (washing, dressing, eating).
• Complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, meeting 90%+ audit targets.
• Stay 100% current with mandatory training throughout the year.

Skills

Excellent people skills

Ability to work under pressure

Good time management skills

Good written and oral communication skills

Caring, nurturing attitude

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification or above

Job description

Overview

You will join our team of dedicated Care Assistants to provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living, including providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating. You will be responsible for promoting our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing. You will complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, ensuring that 90% and above is achieved during all Monthly Daily Charts Audits. Ensure you are 100% current with all your mandatory training throughout the year.

Responsibilities

• Promote resident independence with choice, dignity and respect.
• Provide personal care and support with daily activities (washing, dressing, eating).
• Complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, meeting 90%+ audit targets.
• Stay 100% current with mandatory training throughout the year.

Qualifications

• One year’s experience working in a residential or nursing home.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification or above.
• Live within 20 minutes of the home (preferred).

Attributes

• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent people skills and a caring, nurturing attitude.
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook.
• Good time management skills.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary within the top quartile of the market.
• Annual performance‑related pay increases up to 8% plus cost‑of‑living increase.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Contributory pension scheme (3% of salary).
• Bonusly points redeemable for vouchers or cash.
• Financial bonus up to £500 for training completion.
• Referral incentive up to £1,000.
• Low‑cost meals at £1 per course.
• Employee assistance programme with free counselling and well‑being advice.
• DBS check paid by the employer.
• Uniforms provided as required.

About the Home

Oxendon House is located in the quaint village of Great Oxendon, 3 miles south of Market Harborough. The home provides personal and dementia care for 43 residents within an attractive country house that has been selectively extended to preserve its character.