Night Care Assistant

Belong; Chester; On-site; GBP 18,528; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive induction and training

Pension Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card scheme

Subsidised meals

Job summary

A community-oriented care organization in Chester is seeking a Care Assistant to provide exceptional personal care in a supportive environment. The role involves maintaining high standards of care, working collaboratively with a dedicated team, and ensuring the dignity and respect of residents. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills, an NVQ level 2 in health & social care, and a passion for elderly care. The position offers night shifts with a variety of benefits, including training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Dependable, flexible, and able to meet the needs of the residents.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion and a person-centred approach.
• Assist with personal care and activities for residents.
• Respect residents' dignity and privacy.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Compassion and empathy

Education

NVQ level 2 in health & social care or Care Certificate

Job description

Pay: 13.45 p/h

Shifts: 10pm - 8am Nights

We are Belong, a not‑for‑profit, values‑based organisation committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community—a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community‑styled home. We have households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide exceptional person‑centred care to enrich our resident's lives, putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Chester.

About the Role

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will provide a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person‑centred approach to caring for older people
• Self‑motivated, resilient and well‑organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents' needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents' dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience

• Excellent communication and written skills
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
• Minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care or the Care Certificate, along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care for our night team roles

In return we offer

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4‑day classroom‑based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Subsidised meals in our bistros
• Marvellous mealtime on shift
• Casual dress
• Free DBS check*
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
• Enhanced colleague referral scheme

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an enhanced DBS check. Their Code of Conduct can be found on the following link: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice