Care Assistant - Nights

Abbeyfield Living; York and North Yorkshire, Skipton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elder care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for night shifts. This role involves providing essential personal and medical care to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence. You'll build meaningful relationships, making a real difference in their lives. With a commitment to rewarding your hard work, this organization offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career development. If you are empathetic and dedicated to making a positive impact, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Refer a friend scheme

Healthcare expense claims

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Sensitive and empathetic individual who loves to care for others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medical needs, and social interests.
• Develop and follow individual care plans for residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Medical Care

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role: Care Assistant – Nights

The Home : Abbeyfield Woodlands is a 31 bed Independent Living Service with Extra Care. Surrounded by picturesque woodland areas and only a short drive from the town centre.

Location: Abbeyfield Woodlands, Woodlands Drive, North Yorkshire, Skipton, BD23 1QU

Hours: 24 hours per week. 7:30pm – 7:30am.

Pay: £12.96 p/h

The Role of Care Assistant

• As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.
  
  

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts
  
  

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.
  
  

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.

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