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Night Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom

Chelmsford

On-site

GBP 10,000 - 40,000

Part time

10 days ago

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Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a family-owned care home in Chelmsford. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of older individuals by providing essential physical, emotional, and social support. You will assist with daily activities, promote independence, and ensure the dignity of residents. In return for your dedication, you will enjoy competitive pay, generous holiday allowances, and numerous perks, including funded qualifications and a supportive work environment. If you have a caring heart and a desire to help others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays
Free on-site parking
Enhanced bank holiday pay
Annual salary review
Refer a Friend Scheme (£500 reward)
DBS certificate paid by Excelcare
Funded qualifications via apprenticeship
Paid uniform
Employee of the month (£100 reward)
Team appreciation week

Qualifications

  • Experience in a care environment is ideal but not mandatory.
  • A caring and kind approach is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with mealtimes and personal care.
  • Engage in meaningful activities and promote dignity and respect.

Skills

Experience in a care environment
Caring and kind approach
Ability to promote independence

Education

Relevant qualifications in care (apprenticeship)

Job description

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As a 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: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
  • 24 hours - 2 X 12 hour shifts
  • Night shifts available from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work 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, we encourage you to become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

  • 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
  • Free on-site 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

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.

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