Care Assistant Nights

Excelcare Holdings Ltd; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned Care Home group is seeking a Care Assistant for their Sweyne Court Care Home in Rayleigh. Responsibilities include assisting with mealtimes, personal care, and engaging residents in activities. The role offers a salary between £12.85 - £13.25 per hour and part-time hours. Ideal candidates will have a caring approach and experience in a care environment. Join a supportive team dedicated to promoting dignity and respect for the residents.

Benefits

24 hours a week with flexible shifts

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Comprehensive induction programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal, but a kind approach is essential.
• Dedication and reliability are crucial for providing support.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Engage in meaningful activities with residents.
• Complete documentation including care plans and daily records.

Skills

Caring and kind approach

Experience in a care environment

Job description

As a Care Assistant, you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care, and completing current and appropriate documentation, which includes daily record keeping, charts, and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home, always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

Experience in a care environment, either in a care home, as a home care worker, or caring for a loved one, would be ideal. However, if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people, you can become one of the Excelcare family.

As a Care Assistant at our Sweyne Court Care Home in Rayleigh, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability, and support will make a difference every day. Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years, providing the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs, including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.

By joining us, you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour, depending on experience and qualifications
• 24 hours a week, working nights, 2 shifts per week, Monday to Sunday, with alternate weekends, and 28 days of holiday, including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme, rewarding £500 for every person you refer
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month: £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week