Night Care Assistant

Care South; Gillingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in social care is seeking compassionate Night Care & Support Assistants to join their dedicated team. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of residents by providing personalized care and support. With a focus on building relationships and fostering independence, you will be part of a nurturing environment that values your contributions. Comprehensive training and a supportive workplace culture await you, along with attractive benefits that recognize your hard work and dedication. If you are passionate about helping others, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Compassionate individuals with a desire to help others are encouraged to apply.
• Previous care experience is not essential; training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centered care to residents.
• Support residents in maintaining their independence.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding of others

Customer care experience

Job description

About The Role

Night Care & Support Assistant

Pay rate: £12.50- £12.75 per hour + paid breaks

Hours: Full time and 'Bank shifts' to include alternate weekend working

Location: Fern Brook Lodge - Gillingham - Dorset - SP8 4Q

Join Your Team:

Fern Brook Lodge are keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our "Care Assistant Team". You may be in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Identifying the needs & abilities of our residents and delivering excellent person centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Checking on residents on a regular basis - moving & positioning if required.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & undressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.