Night Care Assistant

Yorkare Homes; Cottingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Cottingham is seeking Care Assistants to provide personal care and support to residents. The role requires a caring and compassionate attitude, with flexibility to work weekends. Competitive pay rates are offered, along with comprehensive training and development support. Join a fantastic team dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Free Uniform

Comprehensive training and development support

Bonus for working over Christmas

Staff recognition awards

Rewards App

Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake training to develop skills.
• Experience preferred but training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.
• Act as an advocate for residents' needs.

Skills

Flexible

Caring

Compassionate

Good communication skills

Education

NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

NO SPONSORSHIP OPPERTUNITY FOR THIS ROLE

The Home provides both residential and dementia care in separate areas of the Home.

The facilities include a residents pub, hair and beauty salon’s, sweet shop, cinema, bowls green and large gardens.

Cottingham Manor is currently recruiting for Care Assistants (Nights)

Free DBS check*

This role will include some weekend work

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

It is essential that all our staff are:

• Flexible, caring and compassionate.
• Positive, self-motivated and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

Overview of Job Description:

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the day.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff

In return the company will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held)
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
• Bonus for working over Christmas
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Whilst experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude

£12.60 Per hour regardless of age.

£12.70 per hour with NVQ/Diploma level 2 in Health & Social Care

Yorkare Homes is proud to be an Equal Opportunities Employer

Unfortunately Yorkare Homes do not currently have a sponsorship license and therefore cannot support overseas applications

* Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.

Hours: part or full time hours available

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