Care Assistant - Nights

Lovett Care; Stockport; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Annual leave 5.6 weeks

Paid DBS

Uniform provided

Paid training

Refer a friend scheme

Induction programme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing programmes

Pension scheme

Job summary

Lovett Care is seeking kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team at Cheadle Manor Care Home in Stockport. You will deliver quality care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans and support the efficient running of the care home. We offer part-time and full-time contracts with an hourly rate of £12.75.

Shifts are 19:45 - 08:00 with alternate weekend working. You will work with a warm team, receive induction and ongoing training, DBS paid, uniform provided, and access to

Qualifications

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable.
• Care certificate or equivalent, or willingness to achieve within 12 months.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on care to residents in a person-centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in physical, emotional and spiritual care per care plans.
• Contribute to daily records and effective teamwork.
• Promote safeguarding and welfare of adults in contact with you.

Skills

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Compassion

Communication

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Job Advert

Cheadle Manor is a purpose-built care home facility in the popular location of Cheadle village, Stockport. The home is registered to provide care to 68 residents who have a variety of care needs including residential and nursing. The home meets all CQC requirements and provides the highest of safety, comfort and care to residents. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion; they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have part time and full time contracts available with an hourly rate of £12.75. Shift times are 1945 - 0800 with alternate weekend working.

Role Responsibilities

• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person centred way.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practice when delivering care.
• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.
• Contribute to the daily records of residents.
• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.
• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.

Skills and experience required

• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable
• Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment
• Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people
• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

The Benefits

• Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles
• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum
• Paid DBS
• Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only - Registered Nurse, Team Leader/Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant
• Excellent induction programme for new starters
• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company
• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications
• A competitive rate of pay
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing programmes
• Recognition awards - employee of the month and golden tickets
• Ongoing career development
• Travel plan - walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day
• Pension scheme
• EarlyPay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)

About Lovett Care

At Lovett, we believe our elders deserve more. Not out of duty or pity, but because they've earned it, and because the good life doesn't stop at 80, 90, or 100. We believe in more… More dignity in everyday care. More respect in every interaction. More friendship, joy, and belonging. More moments that matter. Our homes aren't waiting rooms. They're communities where people thrive, where days are full of possibility, voices are heard, and the wonder of people shines through in every conversation, every shared meal, every burst of laughter down the hall. When you choose Lovett, you're choosing a place that sees your loved one as we see our own elders: as people who still have everything to give, and everything to gain. We are Lovett. We believe in more for our elders.

Location: Cheadle Manor Care Home, 177 Stockport Road, Cheadle, Stockport, Greater Manchester, SK8 2DP

Country: United Kingdom

Department: Care

Salary: £12.75 per hour

Contract: Permanent

Work setting: Full time

Hours: 1945 - 0800 (3 shifts one week, 4 the following week including alternate weekend working)

This position is subject to a DBS check.