Night Care Assistant

Royal British Legion; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veteran care organization in Ashford seeks a Night Care Assistant to deliver compassionate care to residents. The role involves assisting with personal care and supporting daily routines on night shifts. Candidates should have a passion for care and may pursue NVQ Level 2 training as required. Additional benefits include a generous pension scheme, life assurance, and access to learning opportunities.

Benefits

22 days of annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension with employer contributions

Life assurance

Enhanced sick pay

Paid carers and dependents leave

Free parking

Access to learning opportunities

Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering excellent care.
• Ability to work night shifts from 19:45 to 07:45.
• Willing to achieve NVQ Level 2 qualification if not already obtained.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care.
• Support daily routines and ensure comfort.
• Maintain accurate care records and communicate effectively.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Mobility assistance

Nutrition support

Medication management

Education

NVQ Level 2 qualification

Job description

We're expanding our team and are looking for a Night Care Assistant to join us at Maurice House. This role offers 36 hours per week, with shifts between 19:45 and 07:45, Monday to Sunday.

As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering compassionate care to our residents, many of whom have served in the Armed Forces. Your responsibilities will include assisting with personal care, supporting residents with their daily routines, and ensuring their comfort and dignity at all times. You will help with mobility, nutrition, and medication as required, and will work closely with colleagues to provide a safe, welcoming environment. Maintaining accurate care records and communicating effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals will also be an essential part of your role.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about delivering excellent care, putting people at the heart of everything they do. While an NVQ Level 2 qualification is desirable, we are happy to support you in achieving this if you are committed to progressing your career. A generous pension scheme and access to our Employee Assistance Programme are just some of the additional benefits you'll enjoy as part of our team.

About our care home

The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families. At Maurice House, fostering a supportive community is paramount. With a specialized dementia lodge, 12 acres of beautiful grounds, and a diverse range of engaging activities, we offer a warm and welcoming environment for our residents. The home features 77 en-suite bedrooms and comfortable lounges, while our expert care team provides specialized support, including dedicated care within our dementia lodge for up to 30 residents.

What we offer:

• 22 days of paid annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
• Generous pension with employer contributions up to 14% (salary sacrifice options available)
• Life assurance of 3 times your salary
• Enhanced sick pay
• Paid carers and dependents leave
• DBS checks covered by us
• Free parking
• Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities
• Rewards hub with exclusive discounts

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

RBL is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.