Night Care Assistant

Excelcare; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 34,440,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend £500

DBS paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month £100

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card discounts

Job summary

Excelcare is seeking a Night Care Assistant for our Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford. You will join a compassionate team delivering personal care and support, including mealtimes, daily living tasks and activity engagement to promote independence and dignity.

The role involves completing records and care plans, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety, and working the night shift across a 36-hour week, Monday to Sunday. DBS paid and progression opportunities available.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment such as a care home, home care, or caring for a loved one is ideal.
• A caring and kind approach and a desire to work with older people are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Complete daily records, charts and care plans.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities to promote independence, dignity and respect.
• Support with documentation and compliance processes.
• Promote a welcoming, compassionate and safe environment.

Skills

Care experience

Caring approach

Reliability

Teamwork

Job description

Location: On site / Corporation Rd, Chelmsford CM1 2AR, UK
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 13.45 to £ 13.85

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

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*
• 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