Night Care Assistant

Greensleeves Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care charity is seeking a Care Assistant to provide support and care to residents while respecting their rights to dignity and independence. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and personal care. The ideal candidate has an understanding of residents' needs and the importance of confidentiality. This role offers competitive pay, 28 days paid holiday, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Paid breaks

Overtime incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Free learning and development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Understanding of the needs of residents.
• Experience of providing care is desirable.
• Experience of working with elders is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to residents.
• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Help residents with mobility problems and personal hygiene.

Skills

Understanding of residents' needs

Confidentiality importance

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Home: Buckler’s Lodge, Location: Woodcote Green, Crowthorne, Bracknell Forest, Berkshire RG45 6HZ

Pay details: £12.88- £13.51 per hour, Hours: Full-time and Part-time hours available, Shifts: 8 pm- 8 am including weekends

We are one of the most respected care charities, delivering exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across our 28 care homes in England. We are an accredited Living Wage employer and offer a range of free learning and development to our colleagues.

About the Role

As a Care Assistant, you will give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living. This includes assisting residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet, as well as promoting and adhering to our workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.

Requirements

• An understanding of the needs of residents
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable)
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)

Rewards & Benefits Package

• 28 days paid holiday FTE (Including Bank Holidays)
• Paid breaks
• Overtime Incentive scheme
• Company pension scheme – employers contribution matched up to 6%
• 2 x Salary Death in Service benefit
• Length of Service Awards at 5,10,20,30,40 and 50 year
• Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through the Hapi App
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Wellbeing Thrive App
• Refer a Friend scheme (you can earn up to £300 per referral)
• Free learning and development – Opportunities to undertake RQF level qualifications with an endorsed Skills for Care provider
• Free DBS

The successful applicant will be appointed subject to providing evidence of ISA first and enhanced DBS disclosure. This post is not subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Greensleeves Care is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Core Values

We treat residents and colleagues with dignity and value their unique life experiences and personal contributions. We act openly and honestly, building confidence in our intentions and behaviour. We are committed to meeting the needs of others and behave responsibly towards residents and colleagues, being careful of the choices we make.

Please note this role is open to UK-based candidates only. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.