Care Assistant (Nights)

Greensleeves Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected care charity in the United Kingdom is seeking a full-time Care Assistant. This role involves providing support and care to residents while ensuring their dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will have an understanding of resident needs and confidentiality, along with a QCF diploma in care. The position offers a comprehensive rewards package including a pension scheme, employee assistance programs, and free learning opportunities. Suitable applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

2 x Salary Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Thrive App

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Qualifications

• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Support residents while maintaining independence, privacy, and dignity.
• Assist residents with morning and evening routines.
• Help residents with dressing, bathing, and using the toilet.
• Aid residents with mobility issues and personal care.
• Promote Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness, and responsibility.

Skills

Understanding of resident needs

Understanding of confidentiality

Education

Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Hours: Full time hours available (36 hrs or 48 hrs)

Shifts: 8pm to 8am (12 hours) per shift working every other weekends

Please ensure you explain any gaps in education, employment and/or training in your CV

About Us

Would you like to continue your career with one of the most respected care charities?

At Greensleeves Care we deliver exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 27 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and Greensleeves Care are endorsed with Skills for Care and an Assured City and Guilds provider who offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

As a Care Assistant, you will:

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to the Greensleeves Care -Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

To apply, you will need:

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

DBS – The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Greensleeves Care Core Values

Respect– We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions.

Openness– We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We choose words and actions that are sincere, not misleading.

Responsibility– We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibility towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Please note this role is open to only applicants with Right to Work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship in this role.