Care Assistant (Waking Nights)

Orwell Housing Association; Ixworth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus 8

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Wellbeing programme

Reward and recognition awards

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association is seeking a Care Assistant (Waking Nights) for Blackbourne View in Ixworth. The role runs 21:45–07:15 with 33.25 hours per week, offering a salary of £22,174.64 per annum (FTE £25,342.44). You will provide compassionate, person-centred care and maintain accurate records to support residents at night.

Full driving licence is desirable, and DBS checks are part of the process. Training and development opportunities are available through the Orwell Academy.

Qualifications

• Care experience in personal care and day-to-day living activities.
• Ability to build relationships and provide emotional support.
• Maintain accurate records and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with daily living activities.
• Deliver person-centred support and promote independence.
• Maintain accurate records and care plan updates.
• Support residents with dementia, mental health needs and end-of-life care.
• Follow safeguarding practices and safety checks during the night.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Record keeping

Education

QCF Level 2 Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

Care Certificate (desirable)

Job description

Care Assistant (Waking Nights) - Blackbourne View

Salary: £22,174.64 per annum (FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Hours: 33.25 per week

Shifts: 21:45 - 07:15

Ref: BBV054

Looking for a role where you can truly help people?

Join us as a Care Assistant (Waking Nights) here at Blackbourne View, where our caring team are dedicated to supporting our customers to live comfortably at home with dignity and choice.

About Blackbourne View:

Blackbourne View is an Extra Care scheme, located in the welcoming village of Ixworth, just 10 miles from Bury St Edmunds. Ixworth offers a friendly high street with various amenities, including a doctor's surgery, café and post office. The service has various public transport links connecting to nearby towns including Bury, Diss and Thetford making the commute to work that bit easier!

*Due to the location of the service, we recommend that applicants hold a full driving licence*

Key responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate support with day-to-day living activities, including personal care, mobility, medication administration and promoting independence wherever possible.
• Deliver person-centred support by building positive relationships, getting to know each individual and providing emotional support that reflects their needs, preferences and goals.
• Use effective communication skills to listen, observe and maintain accurate records, including updating and reporting on support and care plans.
• Support people with a range of health and wellbeing needs, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions and those requiring end-of-life care.
• Apply your knowledge of safeguarding to help promote the safety, wellbeing and rights of the people we support.
• Carry out routine security and safety checks of the building throughout the night to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

More benefits of joining #TeamOrwell:

• 22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays (Please note that bank-holiday work may be required as part of this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification...

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Interview Date:

To be confirmed

Before applying...

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with adults barred. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.