Night Care Assistant

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care agency in Mansfield is looking for an experienced care assistant to support residents with Alzheimer's, physical disabilities, and old age. Key responsibilities include following care plans and enhancing residents' quality of life. An Enhanced DBS and relevant training are required. This role offers flexible shifts and competitive pay of £13.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 months experience in a care setting.
• Referenceable work history required.

Responsibilities

• Follow care plans and assist with daily activities.
• Support residents with various physical needs.
• Contribute to a care package promoting wellbeing.

Skills

Experience with dementia

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Education

Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months

Up to date Infection Control training

Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults training

Moving and Handling training

Job description

Overview

Immediate start for an experienced care assistant in the heart of Mansfield!

We’re offering weekly pay rewards and a flexible shift pattern. The home you will be supporting hosts up to 77 residents with a dedicated team of Carers that are experts in the field of Alzheimer's Disease, Old Age and Physical Disabilities.

As an experienced care assistant, you will be required to follow individual’s care plans, care for and attend to the daily activities of the residents. This dedicated team of carers specialise in providing a full care package to encompass activities that promote wellbeing with residents suffering from dementia and they pride themselves in providing a supportive and encouraging atmosphere. This is a physically and mentally demanding job so you must have a real desire to work in this setting. You must have experience of dealing with residents with dementia, old age and physical disabilities and a desire to want to assist them in their activities of daily living to stimulate and improve their quality of life.

Responsibilities

• Follow individual care plans and attend to the daily activities of residents.
• Support residents with dementia, old age and physical disabilities to stimulate and improve their quality of life.
• Contribute to a full care package that promotes wellbeing within a supportive and encouraging atmosphere.

Qualifications

• An Enhanced DBS dated within the last 12 months
• Up to date Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and Moving and Handling training
• A referenceable work history
• At least 3 months experience within a similar setting

Additional information

• If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, we can help with online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!
• Please note that we do not offer sponsorships.
• This care assistant role is an ongoing opportunity for work; this service is staffed 24 hours per day.
• Night shifts start at 10 pm and finish at 8 am. Other shifts are available on request. Weekend overtime is available, with increased rewards.
• You will be paid £13.00 per hour.