Care Assistant - Nights

The Methodist Church in Britain; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employer pension contribution 3%

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Akari Care is seeking an Overnight Care Assistant to support residents with daily routines, personal care and mealtimes in a residential/nursing setting. The role emphasises kindness, warmth, and adapting to changes at short notice. You will help maintain dignity and wellbeing.

The position offers a competitive salary, pension contributions, flexible hours, DBS cost coverage, uniform, 28 days leave, and funded training and development.

Qualifications

• Kind and caring nature, enjoying supporting others and teamwork.
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice.
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living and activities.
• Provide personal care.
• Support residents at mealtimes.
• Spend time with residents to maintain their wellbeing and dignity.
• Provide personalised care respecting residents' choices.
• Collaborate with colleagues and Akari Care team.

Skills

Kindness

Communication

Flexibility

Approachability

Job description

Overnight care assistant post with Akari Care, a provider of residential and nursing care, supporting residents with their daily routines. The work centres on personal care, mealtimes and spending time with residents, while protecting their dignity and individuality. The role suits people new to care as well as experienced carers. Candidates must be kind, warm and able to adapt to changes at short notice.

What the job involves

• Assist residents with daily living and activities
• Provide personal care
• Support residents at mealtimes
• Spend time with residents to maintain their wellbeing
• Provide personalised care that respects residents' individual choices
• Maintain an environment where residents are valued, respected and keep their dignity
• Help residents to lead fulfilled lives
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and the wider Akari Care team

Skills & knowledge

• Kind and caring nature, enjoying supporting others and teamwork
• Good communication skills and ability to build relationships
• Flexibility and adaptability to changes at short notice
• Warm, approachable and engaging manner
• Respect for everyone, treating others as you would expect to be treated

What's offered

• Competitive salary
• Employer pension contribution of 3%
• Flexible working hours and patterns
• Recognition and referral schemes and retail discounts
• Uniform provided and DBS check costs paid
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (full-time basis)
• Fully funded training and development
• Welfare and wellbeing support