Night Care Assistant

HCPA; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home group in Hitchin is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing compassionate care, supporting residents with daily activities, and ensuring their well-being in a person-centred manner. Applicants should demonstrate empathy and effective communication skills. The position offers ongoing training, development opportunities, and various employee rewards including free onsite parking and discounts with major retailers.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Referral programme

Free lunch

Company pension

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Ability to follow care policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate a person-centred approach to care.
• Effective communication with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to the residents.
• Assist with meals and engage meaningfully with residents.
• Support residents in maintaining independence and relationships.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Caring nature

Team collaboration

Job description

About the Company

The Benslow Care Home Group was formulated in 1982 as a family run business built by Susan and Stephen McQuinn. Specialising in dementia care. Highbury Rise is part of this group and is a residential home in the highly desired area of Hitchin.

We are now looking for a Care Assistant to join this home in providing care, empathy and compassion whilst delivery person centred care. Our team are integral to delivery of high quality care, we will develop care assistants new to care and also welcome those experienced to join us and share their knowledge.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant (Nights) job?

• Valued for your contribution to great care
• Free on‑site parking
• Referral programme
• Free Lunch (1 hour unpaid lunch break)
• Bereavement leave
• Company Pension
• Open and transparent culture
• Ongoing training and development
• Company growth
• Free company lottery
• Succession planning and development
• Retailer discount platform

Care Professional Academy Rewards include:

• Hertfordshire based Rewards
• Student Discount Packages
• Access to a Student Card - usually exclusive to university students!
• Care Professional Rewards: Discount codes, cashback and savings on over 800 UK retailers including Sainsbury’s, Argos, Boots, Marks & Spencer, Tesco, John Lewis/Waitrose, Apple, Pizza Hut and many more.
• Discounts on travel including bus ticket discounts, reduced servicing, and car leasing.

And a lot more...

What does this Care Assistant (Nights) job involve?

Hours of Work: 36 or 48 Hours Per Week - 20:00 - 08:00

• Personal care
• Assistance with meals
• Meaningful engagement with the residents
• Supporting residents to maintain relationships with their friends and families
• Supporting residents to maintain their independence, providing assistance where required
• Keyworker duties

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant (Nights) job?

• We expect our team to work together to provide the highest quality of care and ensure care is tailor made to the individual as no two people are the same
• We expect our team to demonstrate a person centred approach to care
• You will be caring, have empathy and understanding for the people living in the home
• You will be able to communicate effectively with all
• You will have the ability to follow policies and procedures

We are committed to ensure our team follow our equality, diversity and inclusion policy and treat residents, staff and visitors with dignity and respect.