Domiciliary Night Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A not-for-profit care provider is looking for a Domiciliary Night Care Assistant in Withersfield. The role involves managing night shifts, providing personal care, and ensuring resident safety. Candidates should have experience in care and preferably hold a Diploma in Health and Social Care. The position offers a competitive pay rate, additional weekend pay, and various employee benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday

Higher weekend pay

Workplace pension

Life assurance

Free uniform

Free DBS

Free car parking

Refer a Friend scheme

Employee Assistance programme

Care Worker Charity membership

Discounts through Blue Light Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential care setting.
• Comfortable managing the night shift independently.
• Willingness to excel at delivering care.

Responsibilities

• Manage the night shift with a focus on resident safety.
• Support clients with daily routines and personal care.
• Provide companionship and ensure a fulfilling environment.

Skills

Experience in caring for vulnerable individuals

Good communication skills

Compassionate approach

Ability to take charge

Team player

Keen to learn

Education

Diploma/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Location: Oxlip House, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk
Pay rate: £13.38 per hour (£14.38 per hour weekend rate)
Contracted Hours: 2 x 18 Hours per week contracts
Shift Pattern: 10:00PM - 7:00AM 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, 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, working alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our schemes.

AND IN RETURN

In return, the Trust is a great place to work; we've been providing care for almost 1,000 years and are currently the second largest not‑for‑profit provider in the UK. Not‑for‑profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, tenants, colleagues and the care homes and schemes we live and work in. We offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, and invest in training and development. Here are some of the other benefits you'll enjoy as a valued member of our team:

• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
• Higher rates of pay at weekends
• Workplace pension
• Life assurance
• Comprehensive induction, ongoing training and development
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Free car parking
• Refer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £1000 for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for us
• Access to our Employee Assistance programme
• Care Worker Charity membership for wellbeing and financial aid
• Blue Light Card and "My Rewards" programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much more

ABOUT OUR SCHEMES

Our Extra Care Housing schemes, also known as assisted living, are made up of self‑contained one or two‑bedroom apartments, all carefully designed and built to help clients live as independently as they can. With their own front door, clients can come and go as they please, socialise with neighbours in the communal areas or enjoy their own company in privacy. Within each housing scheme our care teams are on hand round the clock to support our clients with daily tasks and activities. Oxlip House is located in a new residential area on the outskirts of the historic market town of Bury St Edmunds.

ABOUT YOU

You'll be managing the night shift on your own, so you need to have previous experience of either caring for a vulnerable individual or working in a residential care setting and be comfortable in 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. In addition, you should be good at communicating with people, compassionate with a can‑do approach, enjoy working as part of a team, be keen to learn and wish 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