Night Care Assistant

NHS; Ashington; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of high-quality care services as a Night Care Assistant. This rewarding role allows you to make a meaningful difference in residents' lives by providing compassionate care and support during overnight shifts. You'll assist with daily living activities, follow care plans, and engage with residents to ensure their comfort and well-being. With a focus on professional development and employee well-being, this organization offers a supportive work environment where your dedication is valued. If you have a warm-hearted approach and a passion for helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

£500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is essential.
• Strong communication skills and a compassionate approach are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily living activities and provide companionship.
• Follow care plans and ensure residents receive adequate support.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Excellent communication skills

Experience in caring for older people

Job description

As a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare, you'll be responsible for providing high-quality care and support to residents during the overnight shift. This is a rewarding role that requires compassion, empathy, and excellent communication skills. You'll be part of a dedicated team that works together to ensure the well-being and comfort of the residents in our care.

Main duties of the job

In this role, you'll assist with daily living activities, provide support and companionship to residents, and ensure that each resident receives the care and attention they deserve. You'll be responsible for following care plans, supporting residents with their food and drink, and engaging in one-on-one time with the residents. This is a varied and rewarding role that allows you to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the people you serve.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care services in the UK. They operate a network of care homes that offer a range of care options, including residential, nursing, and dementia care. Barchester is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, with a focus on professional development and employee well-being.

Job responsibilities

A £500 'Golden Hello' Welcome Bonus is just one of the ways we'll reward you when you join Barchester in this role.

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

1. Free training and development for all roles
2. Access to wellbeing and support tools
3. A range of retail discounts and savings
4. Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
5. Employee of the Month rewards
6. Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To join us as a Care Assistant, you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach, and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will be essential, as will your ability to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.