Night Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established care home is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to join their night team. This role involves providing personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected. With a focus on teamwork and communication, you will play a vital role in maintaining a comfortable living environment. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive training, and a supportive team atmosphere. If you are compassionate, flexible, and eager to make a difference in the lives of others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Free Uniform

Comprehensive training

Staff recognition awards

Health Scheme

Rewards App

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred, but training provided for the right candidate.
• Must have a caring attitude and be sensitive to residents' needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents with various health needs.
• Maintain accurate documentation regarding care provided.

Skills

Flexibility

Compassion

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Good communication

Team player

Education

NVQ2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

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Mere Hall, Hornsea, is currently recruiting for A Care Assistant (Nights) .

Full and Part Time roles available

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

The facilities include a residents’ bar, hair and beauty spa, bowls green and large terraces overlooking the Mere.

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 night
• 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 of pay if a Diploma/NVQ has been completed in Health and Social Care)
• Free DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
• 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.

• £12.30 per hour with NVQ2
• Free enhanced DBS check*

This role will involve some weekend work

Mere Hall is proud to be an equal opportunities employer

12 hour shifts 7-7

* This will be recouped if you leave within your probationary period.