Night Care Assistant

Belong; Crewe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Belong, a not-for-profit organization in Crewe, is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide personal and practical care to residents. The role involves collaborating with a dedicated team to ensure high standards of care and service, while promoting dignity and respect for all residents. Join us to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older people within our community.

Benefits

Paid DBS check

Comprehensive induction and shadow shifts

Ongoing training and career development

Pension

Blue Light Card

Subsidised meals

Qualifications

• Previous experience in elderly care preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care, activities, and companionship.
• Monitor residents' needs, health, and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with residents and families to deliver tailored care.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Resilience

Flexibility

Job description

We are Belong, a not-for-profit, values-based organisation committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community where everyone belongs.

We deliver exceptional person-centred care in our village community-styled home, with households housing an average of twelve residents. Our dedicated team provides high-quality care to enrich our residents' lives, placing them at the heart of everything we do.

Care Assistant Role - Belong Crewe

As a Care Assistant, you will collaborate with team members to run the household, maintaining high standards of care and service for residents, their families, visitors, and colleagues. You will provide personal and practical care to our residents.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy, and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organised.
• Work well under pressure and be flexible to meet residents' needs.
• Assist with personal care, activities, and companionship.
• Monitor residents' needs, health, and wellbeing.
• Respect residents' dignity and privacy.
• Collaborate with residents and families to deliver tailored care.
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving techniques.
• Maintain accurate records for each resident.

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Commitment to high standards of care, dignity, and respect.
• Previous experience in elderly care preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Dependability, flexibility, and resilience.

We Offer:

• Paid DBS check.
• Comprehensive induction and shadow shifts.
• Ongoing training and career development.
• Benefits including pension, Blue Light Card, subsidised meals, and more.
• Access to support schemes and recognition events.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK; we do not sponsor overseas applicants.

All applicants will undergo an Enhanced DBS check. For more information on the code of conduct, visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice