Night Care Assistant

Caraway House Care Home; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

Caraway House Care Home is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant to join our close-knit team in Selsey. Your role will involve supporting our residents with daily routines, promoting their independence, and ensuring their health and happiness. With a focus on dignity and respect, you will create a warm environment that brings smiles to our residents' faces. If you have a passion for elderly care and meet the qualifications, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

Pension

Onsite Parking

Paid DBS

Uniform Provided

5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as a Care Assistant preferred.
• Genuine interest in caring for the elderly.
• Integrity, respect, and strong teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily routines and promote independence.
• Support each resident's care plan with hands-on attention.
• Monitor residents' health and communicate concerns effectively.

Skills

Empowering Independence

Personalized Care

Health Monitoring

Championing Dignity

Social Support

Safety and Comfort

Nutritional Support

Creating Joy

Education

SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

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Care and Support - Caraway House Care Home

Contract: Part Time

Shift Type: Dayshift

Contracted hours:

Nestled in the beautiful seaside town of Selsey, our luxurious care home offers exceptional levels of Residential, Nursing, Dementia & Respite care for 70-residents.

At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.

As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day.

What You’ll Do

• Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

About You

• Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
• Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
• Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.

Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.

If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid DBS
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)