Care Assistants - Night Shifts

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Kirkby-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking Care Assistants for ongoing roles in Sutton-in-Ashfield. You will help elderly residents with daily routines, mobility, hygiene and nutrition, while supporting their wellbeing and safety.

Night checks and light housekeeping are part of the duties, with shifts 2200–0800 and more on request. DBS and training requirements apply, with online subsidised training available.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS dated within the last 6 months or eligible for one at £49.50
• Two-year referenceable work history
• Up-to-date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving and Handling certificates
• At least 3 months experience in a similar setting

Responsibilities

• Assist elderly residents with routines, mobility, hygiene and nutrition.
• Perform night checks per care plans and keep the home clean and presentable.
• Support residents’ physical and psychological wellbeing, including comfort and safety.

Skills

Enhanced DBS

2-year work history

Infection Control

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults

Moving and Handling training

3 months experience

Job description

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same?

We have ongoing work opportunities available for Care Assistants in lovely homes based in the Sutton-in-Ashfield area.

As a Care Assistant you will be tasked with assisting the elderly residents through their routines, aiding mobility, hygiene and nutritional requirements. Many residents suffer from age related illnesses such as Dementia, therefore supporting their physical and psychological wellbeing is of utmost importance.

You will be expected to do the Night checks as stated in their care plans. You will also be expected to do general housekeeping jobs throughout the night to make sure the home is presentable and clean at all times.

To be suitable for this position you must have:

• - An enhanced DBS dated within the last 6 months, on the update service or have the facilities to pay for one up front at the cost of £49.50
• - Have a two-year referenceable work history
• - Up to date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving and Handling training certificates
• - At least 3 months experience within a similar setting

If you do not have the training, do not worry as we can help you with this with training available online at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

*We are unable to offer sponsorships currently*

This is an ongoing role that has the potential to become permanent for successful candidates.

Shift times

• Nights 2200 to 0800.
• Other shifts are available on request especially bank holidays.

The rate of pay for this role is £13.25 per hour. You will also accrue up to 28 days for time served.