Night Care Assistant

WMJobs; Brierley Hill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council in Pensnett (Brierley Hill) is seeking a Night Care Assistant to support vulnerable adults at Tiled House, an integrated care facility with on-site health professionals.

The role covers night duties from 21:30 to 07:30, on a 35-hour week rota that includes weekends and bank holidays, with enhancements paid. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; enhanced DBS checks apply; contact Debbie Warren for queries.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults at night in crisis or after hospital discharge.
• Provide person-centred care promoting dignity and independence.
• Assist with physical and personal care and administer medication if required.
• Maintain accurate recordings and communicate effectively with the team.

Job description

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council,

Post: Night Care Assistant

Hours of Work: 35 Hours per week

Salary: Grade 5

Location: Tiled House, 200 Tiled House Lane, Pensnett, Brierley Hill, DY5 4LE

An excellent opportunity has arisen to work within Dudley Councils Social Care & Wellbeing team based at Tiled House Intermediate Care Service, which is an integrated care facility that includes Health professionals working on site.

The role

We are looking for an enthusiastic, passionate and caring person with a genuine desire to support our vulnerable adults at Tiled House and enable them to lead as independent a life as possible.

This role will require you to support people during the night in crisis or at times of ill health following a hospital admission and ensure they receive the correct support to meet their needs. You will work with colleagues to plan and provide person-centred care that promotes respect, dignity and personalisation. We expect Care Assistants to ensure high quality care is delivered to service users, helping with their physical and personal needs including the administration of medication, if required.

You will also need to be an effective communicator both verbally and in writing, with excellent recording skills. You will be expected to work as a member of a team.

Relevant mandatory training will be provided during the induction period. This will include online training.

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be working contract hours on a set rota which includes alternative weekends and bank holidays, for which relevant enhancements will be paid. Hours of work are between 09.30pm to 7:30am.

You will need to have the right to work in the UK. DMBC do not offer sponsorship. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults, therefore the post is subject to medical clearance and an enhanced DBS check.

if you have any questions regarding the role please contact Debbie Warren on 01384 813425 or alternately email [e-mail]

Note: Previous applicants need not apply

Workplace Attendance: Onsite full time

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All applicants must be able to provide documentation to prove their right to work in the UK.

Please note: Dudley MBC does not currently offer sponsorship for candidates without the Right to Work in the UK.

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