Night Care Assistant

Aria Care; Henley-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Night Care Assistant to provide compassionate care during overnight hours. Working 44 hours a week at £12.60 per hour, you will assist residents with personal care and ensure their well-being. Experience in care is preferred, and the role offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition program

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar care setting is preferred.
• Genuine passion for caring for the elderly.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and medication.
• Ensure residents' comfort and well-being.
• Collaborate with nursing and care teams.

Job description

Overview

The role of a Night Care Assistant at Acacia Lodge Care Home in Henley-on-Thames involves providing compassionate and attentive care to residents during the overnight hours. This is a permanent position, working 44 hours per week and earning a salary of £12.60 per hour. The care home is rated 'Good' by the Care Quality Commission (CQC) and has a high customer satisfaction rating of 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting the residents with their everyday needs during the overnight shift. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and ensuring the residents' comfort and well-being. You will work closely with the nursing and care teams to provide a high standard of care and contribute to the overall care plan for each resident. The role requires a compassionate, empathetic, and respectful approach, as well as a commitment to personal and professional growth.

About us

Acacia Lodge Care Home, operated by OLYMPUS OPCO LTD, is a 55-bed residential, nursing, and dementia care facility located in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire. The home has a 'Good' CQC rating and is highly regarded by the local community, as evident from its 9.7 rating on Carehome.co.uk. The organization is dedicated to providing a supportive and inclusive work environment, with a range of employee benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Job responsibilities

About the Home:

• 55 Bedded, Residential, Nursing and Dementia Home
• CQC Rating – Good
• Rated 9.7 on Carehome.co.uk

About the role

• Night Care Assistant

What will Aria Care Offer you?

• Blue Light Discount Card
• Holiday & days out discounts
• Long service awards
• Recognition programme
• And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

• The Night Care Assistant role requires previous experience in a similar care setting, as well as a genuine passion for caring for the elderly and a commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of the residents. Relevant qualifications, such as a NVQ or QCF in Health and Social Care, would be advantageous, but not essential. The successful candidate must also be able to demonstrate strong communication skills, the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and a willingness to undergo any necessary training and development.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.