Care Assistant - Nights

New Care; Warrington; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Warrington is seeking enthusiastic Care Assistants for night shifts to deliver quality care in a supportive environment. This full-time role offers a competitive pay rate of £12.25 per hour, with excellent opportunities for career progression and a comprehensive induction program. Join a dedicated team committed to providing the best care for residents with a focus on their emotional and physical needs.

Benefits

Opportunities for career progression

Bank holiday enhancements

5.6 weeks annual leave

Paid DBS check

Uniform provided

Paid training

Christmas bonuses

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Preferable experience as a Care Assistant in a care environment.
• Willingness to achieve a Care Certificate within 12 months.
• Understanding of the 6 principles of care in residential/nursing settings.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
• Model best practices when delivering care.
• Assist residents with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Contribute to daily records of residents.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Promote and safeguard the welfare of adults in care.

Skills

Experience as a Care Assistant in a care environment

Good knowledge of caring for older people

Ability to work well in a team

Self-motivated and confident

Education

Care Certificate or equivalent

Job description

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Care Assistant - Nights Grappenhall Manor Care Centre Care Full time Permanent

New Career, New You, New Opportunities; New Care!

Our stunning new home, Grappenhall Manor Care Centre, is a purpose-built 70-bed care facility situated in Warrington, Cheshire. Opened in April 2023, it provides the highest standards of safety, comfort, and care to residents with a variety of needs, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activities and gentle exercise to enhance residents' wellbeing. All team members are carefully selected for their warmth and passion, undergo a full induction, and receive ongoing training from our in-house trainers in conjunction with the New Care Academy. We have maintained a zero agency staff record for over 4 years by employing a dedicated, permanent team to ensure continuity of care. All staff are paid at least the national minimum wage.

We are seeking to appoint kind, caring, and enthusiastic Care Assistants to join our night team. You will deliver quality care to residents in line with their Care Plans and contribute to the smooth running of the Care Home. Full-time contracts are available with an excellent hourly rate of £12.25, paid for all staff regardless of age. Shift times are 19:45 - 08:00, with paid handover.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Deliver hands-on, person-centred care to residents.
2. Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.
3. Model best practices when delivering care.
4. Assist residents with their physical, emotional, and spiritual needs in line with care plans.
5. Contribute to daily records of residents.
6. Work effectively as part of a team and undertake delegated tasks efficiently.
7. Promote and safeguard the welfare of adults in your care.

Skills and Experience Required:

1. Experience as a Care Assistant in a care environment is preferable.
2. Care Certificate or equivalent, or willingness to achieve within 12 months.
3. Good knowledge of caring for older people.
4. Understanding of the 6 principles of care and their application in residential/nursing settings.
5. Ability to work well in a team.
6. Self-motivated and confident.

The Benefits:

• Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
• Bank holiday enhancements.
• 5.6 weeks annual leave.
• Paid DBS check.
• Uniform provided.
• Paid training.
• Refer a friend scheme for roles such as Registered Nurse, Team Leader, Senior Care Assistant, and Care Assistant.
• Comprehensive induction programme.
• Support for nationally recognised qualifications.
• Competitive pay rate.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Wellbeing programmes.
• Recognition awards, including Employee of the Month and Golden Tickets.
• Travel plan encouraging walking or biking, with a free meal on that day.
• Christmas bonuses.
• Pension scheme.
• Hastee pay option to access earnings before payday.