Care Assistant - Nights

Abbeyfield Group; North Shields, Sunderland; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of housing and care for older people as a Care Assistant. This role involves supporting residents with personal and medical care, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring their dignity and independence. With flexible hours and comprehensive training, this is a rewarding opportunity for those passionate about making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Employee assistance programme

Shop and save vouchers

Qualifications

• No experience as a Care Assistant required; training provided.
• Natural calling to care and commitment to providing exceptional care.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medical care, and social interests.
• Build bonds with residents, providing emotional support during difficult times.
• Develop residents' Care Plans and be aware of specialist support needs.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Compassion

Job description

Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB, UK Req #744

06 May 2025

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Location: Hope Bank View, Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB
Role: Care Assistant - Nights
Hours: 16 Hours
Shifts: 2 x nights a week and alternate weekends
Pay: £12.96 p/h

The Role of Care Assistant - Nights

• As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care, and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, providing professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting, and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking, and mobility.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity, and independence.
• You’ll also be involved in developing residents' Care Plans, being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays.
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Company pension.
• Discounted gym membership.
• An employee assistance programme.
• Shop and save vouchers.
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause-friendly organisation.
• Opportunities to obtain Blue Light Card discounts.

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic, and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If so, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.
• No experience as a Care Assistant? No problem — we’ll provide all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care, and you’re passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families, and friends.
• Job Family: Care, Activities & Care Compliance
• Dene St, Silksworth, Sunderland SR3 1EB, UK