Care Assistant (Nights)

Aurem Care; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Nights shifts

Life insurance

Free DBS

Free meals

Free parking

Company pension

Wagestream – Same-day pay

Employee assistance programme

Hippo e-learning training

Annual salary review

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Aurem Care is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) at Lostock Lodge, Lostock Hall, Preston. You will support residents with daily living, provide personal care and companionship, and help maintain Nourish to meet residents' needs.

The role offers night shifts (8pm–8am), 33 hours per week, and a starting rate of £12.71 per hour, with benefits and ongoing training through Hippo and funded apprenticeships. We welcome applicants with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic about providing care.
• Great values and compassion for supporting people.
• Experience is an advantage, but training will be provided.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills.
• Be able to prioritise tasks and responsibilities.
• Engage well with residents in their continuing interests and positive experiences.

Responsibilities

• Caring for and supporting residents in their journey at Aurem Care.
• Providing personal care and social support.
• Ensuring residents' needs are met via the Nourish electronic care platform.
• Working within a committed team member.
• Showing positive caring values in all practice aspects.
• Carrying out ad hoc duties to meet service delivery.

Skills

Care ethos

Teamwork

Communication

Independent working

Organisational skills

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights)Lostock Lodge 34 Wateringpool Lane, Lostock Hall, Preston, Lancashire, PR5 5AP

What does the job role involve?

• Caring and supporting our amazing residents in their journey with Aurem Care.
• Providing personal care, social support and making impactful and heart warming memories.
• Ensuring the needs of our residents are met through the use of our electronic care platform “Nourish”
• Work within a committed team member
• Showing positive caring values in all aspects of practice
• Any ad hoc duties to meet service delivery for our residents.

What makes a Successful Candidate

• Enthusiastic about providing care
• Great values and compassion for supporting people
• Experience is an advantage, but not necessary, as full support and training will be provided
• You will be able to work well as part of a team and independently showing creativity and passion for the work you do
• Great communication skills
• Be able to follow and prioritise tasks and responsibilities
• Engage well with people we support in their continuing interests and supporting positive experiences

What can we offer you in return, for your hardwork and commitment?

• Nights shifts
• Hourly rate: £12.71 per hour
• Flexible hours 33 hours available per week, inclusive of weekend work (bank options also available!)
• Hours: 8pm - 8am
• 28 Days Annual Leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time contracts)
• Life insurance
• Free DBS (T & C’s apply)
• Free or discounted meals
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Wagestream – Same-day pay
• Our employee assist programme – healthcare and mental health support
• Free in house training via our elearning platform, your Hippo, in addition to our fully funded apprenticeship courses.
• Yearly salary review
• Refer a friend scheme, with up to £750 reward for each referral (T & C’s apply)
• Being part of an organisation where empowering and valuing our people is fundamental to everything we do

Important Note

Aurem Care is not a sponsoring organization. All applicants must already possess the right to work in the UK or be able to secure it independently.

Why join us?

Aurem Care have been awarded for the prestigious ‘Top 20 Care Home Group’ accolade by carehome.co.uk, celebrating our commitment to excellence in care across the UK.

Our homes are all about people caring about people, we believe our care homes should be happy homes for loved ones.

Our team play an important role in our homes, to ensure that our values are lived and embraced every day.

Diversity, Integrity, Fun, Committed and Connecting

If these are values that resonate with you and you’re looking for a rewarding job in making a real difference to the lives of our amazing residents, then we want to hear from you now!