Care Assistant Nights

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

Job summary

A reputable care home group in Rayleigh is seeking a Care Assistant to provide physical, emotional, and social support to elderly residents. The ideal candidate will have a caring approach and the desire to work with older individuals. This position offers a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, and various benefits. Join a compassionate team where your dedication will be valued.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Comprehensive induction programme

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal but not mandatory.
• A kind and caring nature towards older people is essential.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Caring approach

Communication

Empathy

Job description

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 familyowned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide 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 will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 24 hours a week on NIGHTS 2 shifts per week Monday Sunday Working alternate weekends.

About the role:

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 as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

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 become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days 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

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today – we look forward to hearing from you.