Night Care Assistant

Excelcare Holdings; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Blue Light Card reimbursement

Job summary

Excelcare Holdings is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant at Okeley Care Home in Chelmsford, Essex. As part of a compassionate team, you will provide physical, emotional, and social support to our residents, making a positive impact in their daily lives.

The ideal candidate will have a caring approach and experience in a care environment. We offer a competitive hourly wage of £13.45 - £13.85 depending on experience, along with 28 days of holiday, free onsite parking, and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one.
• A caring and kind approach with a desire to work with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
• Complete daily record keeping, charts, and care plans.
• Engage in meaningful activities and promote independence.

Skills

Caring approach

Reliability

Experience in care

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

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

Night Care Assistant • Chelmsford, Essex, GB