Night Care Assistant

Excelcare; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid

Induction programme

Funded qualifications via Apprenticesh

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare's Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford is looking for a Night Care Assistant to join a compassionate team providing personal care, mealtime support and daily documentation to residents. You will work 8pm to 8am, 36 hours per week with alternate weekends, supporting individuals to maintain independence and dignity while contributing to care plans.

Joining our family-owned group means being part of a supportive team that values dedication, reliability and the well-being of older people with

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is preferred.
• Caring and kind approach with a desire to work with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes, personal care and daily documentation (records, charts, care plans).
• Engage residents in meaningful activities and promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Work as part of a compassionate team to support physical, emotional and social needs.

Job description

As a Night Care Assistant at our Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £13.45 - £13.85 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• Contract: 36 hours a week on NIGHTS between Monday and Sunday
• Hours: 8pm - 8am including working alternate weekends

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• Blue Light Card reimbursement - where you can access a wide range of discounts.
• Terms and Conditions apply