Care Assistant (Nights) - Fixed Term

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking a Night Care Assistant to provide essential support to residents in a Care Home. This fixed-term role entails assisting with personal care, engaging in companionship, and promoting residents' independence. Candidates should have, or be willing to obtain, a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and be able to work flexible shifts. The position offers valuable experience in a compassionate environment.

Qualifications

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained).
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication.
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing.
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents.

Skills

Compassion

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night Care Assistant to join our Care team on a Fixed Term contract for up to one year. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is for an average of 42 hours per week working 12 hour shifts 8pm to 8am, including some weekends, on a 2 week rolling rota of 4 shifts in week one and 3 shifts in week 2.

What you will be doing

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
• Support with recreational activities

Who are we looking for?

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
• Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)