Care Assistant (Waking Nights)

Housing Diversity Network; Reydon; On-site; Part time

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant (Waking Nights) at a leading care facility in Reydon. You'll provide essential care to individuals, ensuring their dignity and well-being. The role offers a supportive environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal growth. If you have a caring nature and a passion for making a difference, apply now to be part of our community.

Benefits

22 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Reward and recognition awards

Free DBS checks, Hepatitis, and Flu vaccinations

Cashback Health plan

Access to Blue Light Card

Ongoing training and development

Wellbeing program

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly, and caring nature.
• Great sense of humor and positive energy.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and medication administration.
• Support individuals through illness and assist with daily activities.
• Maintain a clean home and encourage social activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Listening

Education

Care Certificate

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Job Description

Care Assistant (Waking Nights) – Pitches View, Reydon

Organisation: Orwell Housing Association Ltd

Salary: £12.32 per hour

Hours: 18 hours per week; Permanent

Job Ref: PV038

Join Our Compassionate Team!

Are you passionate about making a difference in people’s lives? Do you have a caring nature and a desire to support others when they need it most? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Shift Pattern

• Week one: Wednesday & Thursday
• Week two: Monday & Sunday
• Week three: Wednesday & Thursday
• Week four: Monday & Sunday

The Role

We are recruiting for a Night Care Assistant to join our well-established team to make a positive and meaningful impact on the lives of our customers every day. As a Night Care Assistant at Pitches View, you would be expected to embrace values of empathy, respect, and dignity as you provide essential care to individuals in need.

We prioritize a supportive work environment, ongoing training, and opportunities for personal and professional growth. If you're dedicated to enhancing the well-being of others, apply now to be a vital part of our caring community.

Your main duties will include:

• Personal care
• Medication administration
• Supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
• Assisting with eating and drinking
• Domestic duties, supporting tenants to maintain a clean home
• Supporting social, physical activities, and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation

About You

You will be warm, friendly, and have a natural caring nature, a great sense of humor, and positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces. You are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude, focused on the individual rather than routine, and committed to making a difference every day.

About Pitches View

Pitches View is situated in Reydon, near Southwold, Suffolk. It is an Extra Care housing scheme designed to help residents live independently for as long as possible, offering shared facilities and 24-hour care services, including options for couples to continue living together.

Why Join Orwell?

We offer a broad range of benefits including:

• 22 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Reward and recognition awards
• Free DBS checks, Hepatitis, and Flu vaccinations
• Cashback Health plan
• Access to Blue Light Card (membership fees apply)
• Ongoing training and development through Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing program

Interview Date:

29th May 2025, 09:30-15:00

Person Specification

• Care Certificate (desirable)
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent (desirable)
• Full driving license (desirable)

Additional Information

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK, and the role is subject to an enhanced DBS check. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are committed to reasonable adjustments.