Night Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Join a compassionate team as a Care Assistant at a welcoming care home in Harlow. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of older individuals by providing essential physical, emotional, and social support. You'll be part of a family-owned care group that values dedication and hard work, offering a supportive environment and numerous benefits. With flexible shifts and opportunities for professional development, this position is perfect for those with a caring heart and a desire to help others. Apply today and become a valued member of our team!

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free on-site parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Annual salary review

Refer a Friend Scheme

DBS certificate paid

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month reward

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal.
• A caring and kind approach is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with mealtimes and personal care tasks.
• Engage residents in meaningful activities.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Personal Care

Documentation

Education

Care Certificate

First Aid Certification

Job description

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As a Care Assistant at our Ashlyn Care Home in Harlow, Essex, you will be part of a compassionate and welcoming team providing physical, emotional, and social support. Your dedication, reliability and support will make a difference every day.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the 'family' and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £12.85 - £13.25 per hour depending on experience and qualifications
• 24 hours available on NIGHTS - 2 X 12 hour shifts
• 12 hour shifts from 8pm - 8am, Monday - Sunday. You must be able to work alternate weekends.

About the role:

As a Care Assistant you will be assisting with mealtimes, personal care and completing current and appropriate documentation which includes daily record keeping, charts and care plans. You will be engaging in meaningful activities with the people living in our care home as well as always promoting independence, choice, dignity, and respect.

What we are looking for from you:

Experience in a care environment either in a care home, as a home care worker or caring for a loved one would be ideal, however if you have a caring and kind approach and the desire to work with older people - become one of the Excelcare family.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free on-site parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Paid uniform
• Employee of the month - £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week

*Terms and Conditions apply

If you are interested in the position, please apply online today - we look forward to hearing from you.