Care Assistant (Nights)

Sandstone Care Group; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Shrewsbury is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant (Nights) at Telford Hall Care Home. The role involves providing personal care and support to residents during nighttime hours. Ideal candidates have a positive attitude and a genuine interest in health and social care. The position offers competitive pay, ongoing training, and a range of benefits, including flexible payment options and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Free uniform

Free meals

Free DBS

Discounts with retailers

Refer-a-Friend bonus

Flexible pay

Free wellbeing programme

Employee recognition scheme

Pension scheme

In-house training

Career opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care is beneficial but not required.
• Ability to assist with personal care, hygiene, and mobility support.
• Willingness to complete necessary training and development programs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and mobility support during nighttime.
• Provide emotional support and companionship.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities reflecting their preferences.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with team members to meet nighttime care needs.

Skills

Positive attitude

Compassionate personality

Interest in health and social care

Flexibility for night shifts

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights). Telford Hall Care Home

• £12.28 per hour
• 3 nights per week (33 hour contract) available
• 7pm - 7am shifts
• Please note this role is not eligible for Visa sponsorship

Step into Telford Hall Care Home and experience a unique approach to care. At Sandstone, our vision is to provide an exceptional living and working environment that prioritizes quality, comfort, and modernity. Located in the vibrant heart of Lawley, Telford Hall is a state-of-the-art, 66-bed nursing home designed for older adults. With outstanding facilities including a salon, serene lounges, garden rooms, a cinema, and a tea room, we create a supportive and enriching space for both residents and our valued team.

At Telford Hall, we pride ourselves on delivering specialized nursing, palliative, and dementia care, focused on enhancing each resident’s well-being and helping them achieve a fulfilled life. Guided by an experienced management team, our compassionate care assistants are dedicated to making a real difference. Through our extensive activities program and strong community ties, we support residents in building meaningful relationships that foster a warm, homelike atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Completing any necessary training and development programs
• Assisting residents with personal care, hygiene, and mobility support during nighttime hours
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Encouraging residents to engage in activities that enhance their quality of life and respect their individual preferences
• Ensuring a safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all residents
• Working collaboratively with the team to meet our residents' nighttime care needs

Benefits

• Free uniform. Free Meals
• Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend – and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay – choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme – helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training – on‑going face‑to‑face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities – the chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role
• Overtime is paid for working over full time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and can be withdrawn at any time as manager's decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘WAGESTREAM’.

What We’re Looking For

• A positive attitude and compassionate personality
• A genuine interest in health and social care (prior experience is beneficial but not required)
• Flexibility to adapt to night shift patterns based on resident needs

If you’re ready to be part of a supportive and professional team dedicated to exceptional care, we’d love to hear from you!

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.