Care Assistant - Nights

Nightingale Nursing Home; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Nightingale Nursing Home is seeking a Care Assistant who is passionate about making a difference in the care sector. This full-time position offers a salary aligned with market rates, training opportunities, and a supportive environment where team members are recognized for their contributions. You will join a dedicated team committed to providing high standards of care to our residents, and you'll receive various benefits, including annual performance-related pay increases and access to an employee assistance programme. Join us for a rewarding career with growth opportunities!

Benefits

Annual performance-related pay increases up to 8%

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution

Financial bonuses for training and referrals

Free counselling and well-being advice

Uniform provided

Low-cost meals on shift

Bonusly Points redeemable for cash or vouchers

Short Notice shift incentives

DBS check paid by the employer

Qualifications

• Experience in a residential or nursing home preferred.
• Good reason or experience that has drawn them to care.
• Must live within 30 minutes of the Home.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting residents in daily activities.
• Promote residents' independence with dignity and respect.
• Complete Daily Charts to a high standard.

Skills

Caring and nurturing attitude

Good written and oral communication skills

Ability to work under pressure

Positive and enthusiastic outlook

Education

Level 2 Health & Social Care or above

Job description

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Hours: Full Time - 7pm-7am 3-4 days a week to include alternate weekends

Location: Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA

Employer: Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare

• Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
• Do you want to work for a Mission & Values led organisation?
• Do you want to work somewhere you can thrive and meet your potential?
• Do you want to work where you are recognised and rewarded?

What can Jasmine offer you?

In line with its Mission, Jasmine tries to do everything possible to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team. Consequently Jasmine offers the following to those that perform this valuable role:

• Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
• Pay Rises - Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost of living increase
• Holiday - 28 Days including Bank Holidays
• Pension - We encourage everyone to sign-up for our NEST Pension Scheme, which we contribute 3% of salary to
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash (with all tax paid by Jasmine) via PayPal, and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues, good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress, and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500
• Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000 for referring a suitable team member
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice shift incentives
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24/7
• DBS check - We pay for this
• Uniform - We provide as many uniforms as you require (subject to fair use policy)

Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is significantly above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group*

A little about Nightingale Nursing & Care Home:

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield. The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely, and has a selection of garden areas, in line with Jasmine's values and ethos. The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.

Competencies for Care Assistant:

• Ability to work under pressure
• A caring and nurturing attitude
• Positive and enthusiastic outlook
• Good written and oral communication skills

Day to Day Responsibilities for Care Assistant:

• 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

Essential Requirements for Care Assistant:

• A good reason or experience that has drawn them to care.
• Live within 30 minutes of the Home

Preferred Requirements for Care Assistant:

• One years' experience of working in a residential or nursing home.
• Level 2 Health & Social Care or above

A little about Jasmine:

By prioritisingour people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible.

Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our Mission:

• Well over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with another fifth currently studying for one
• We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer
• We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports
• We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk

At Jasmine, our Mission guides everything we do, and we place great importance on every member of our team living by our values. For more information about Jasmine and our values please visit our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values are a key part of how we approach recruitment and make hiring decisions.

Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and truly appreciated!

Apply today, and we'll get back to you within one working day!