Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; Lowestoft; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Overtime incentive

Pension scheme

Death in service

Length of service awards

Wellbeing apps

Cycle to work

Employee assistance

Refer a friend bonus

Free learning & DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to help deliver high-quality 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care across our care homes in England. You will support residents with daily activities while upholding dignity, rights and independence.

The role requires understanding of residents' needs, adherence to confidentiality, and a compassionate approach. Desirable qualifications include QCF Level 2 in care and prior elder-care experience. UK-based applicants only.

Qualifications

• Understanding the needs of residents.
• Importance of confidentiality in handling resident data.
• Experience providing care is desirable.
• Experience working with elders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to residents, maintaining their independence, privacy and dignity.
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and morning routines.
• Help residents with dressing, washing, bathing and toileting.
• Support mobility with aids and equipment as needed.
• Promote Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Resident needs understanding

Confidentiality

Elder care experience

Caregiver empathy

Education

QCF care diploma level 2 or equivalent

Job description

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities? At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 26 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme - employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awardsat 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development - Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community

Greensleeves CareCore Values

Respect

We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness

We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility

We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only.