Care Assistant - Nights

St Philips Care; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts at Whim Hall. This role involves providing essential care to elderly clients, assisting with daily tasks, and ensuring their well-being. Candidates should have a passion for care and relevant experience. Full training is provided, along with opportunities for progression in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Supportive working environment

Earn while you learn

Paid induction and training

Flexible working hours

Refer a friend bonus

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding client needs and providing normal health requirements.
• Ability to assist clients in daily care tasks.
• Experience in holistic care activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal hygiene and daily needs.
• Read and implement care plans for continuity of care.
• Report changes in residents’ conditions.

Skills

Previous experience in care work

Passion for care of the elderly

Education

NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Care Assistant Nights - Whim Hall

44 hours available.

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients, which has led to recognition as the most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK. We continue to apply this ethos through 2025.

Our company values and encourages our staff, provides ongoing training and opportunities to progress throughout the business if desired. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can do it with St Philip's Care.

Do you need a job that offers flexibility, the chance for progression, and to make a difference? Stop looking! You’ve found it! With this role you can Earn while you Learn as we can provide full training. Come and join our great care team at St Philip’s Care and love your job!

Responsibilities

• Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assist the client in any area of daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if able to do so.
• Participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• Respect the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observe and report any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.

Desirable qualifications & experience

• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Benefits

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”.
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E-Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.
• Option to join the pension if not automatically enrolled.