Domiciliary Night Care Assistant

The Orders of St John Care Trust; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care provider in Abingdon seeks a Domiciliary Night Care Assistant to manage night shifts and provide compassionate support to residents. The role includes personal care, companionship, and monitoring safety within the scheme. Ideal candidates will have experience in care settings, strong communication skills, and preferably a Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Qualifications

• Experience in care for vulnerable individuals or in a residential care setting.
• Comfortable taking charge during night shifts.
• Good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance during night shifts.
• Offer companionship and support to residents.
• Monitor safety and security of the scheme.
• Take charge during emergencies.
• Collaborate with team members for high-quality care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Domiciliary Night Care Assistant

Location: Mayott House, Abingdon, OX14 5DH
Pay rate: £14.04 (weekends £15.04 per hour)
Contracted Hours: 31.5 hours per week
Shift times: 10pm - 7am, working alternate weekends

About the role

Are you an experienced carer with a preference to work nights? Our Domiciliary Night Care Assistants make a real difference to our clients every day; whether it’s helping them with their routines or personal care or providing companionship, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring they are leading happy and fulfilled lives. No two days will be the same, but all of our clients live in the same building, so you won’t need to travel between different locations. In this role, you’ll usually be the most senior person on site during your night shift and will take charge in the event of any emergencies that arise, as well as keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the scheme in general. In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our schemes.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with routines as needed during night shifts
• Offer companionship and support to residents
• Monitor safety and security of the scheme and residents
• Take charge in emergencies when on duty
• Collaborate with other team members to ensure high-quality care

About our schemes

Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self-contained one or two-bedroom apartments, designed to help clients live as independently as possible. With their own front door, clients can come and go, socialise in communal areas or enjoy privacy. Our care teams are on hand round the clock to support clients with daily tasks and activities. Mayott House is situated on Ock Street, Abingdon, close to shops and leisure facilities with easily accessible public transport.

About you

You’ll be managing the night shift on your own, so you’ll need previous experience of either caring for a vulnerable individual or working in a residential care setting and will be comfortable taking charge. It would be great if you hold or are working towards a Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent. Additionally, you’ll be good at communicating with people, compassionate with a can-do approach, you’ll enjoy working as part of a team, be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times.

If you think you have the right skills and attitude to deliver the highest quality of care for our residents as a Domiciliary Care Assistant within our Extra Care Housing division, then you could be next to join us. So, apply and get your career started with us today.