Night Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant to join their compassionate team in Newcastle-under-Lyme. This role involves providing exceptional personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and well-being at all times. As part of a committed team, you will engage with residents and their families, delivering tailored care that enriches lives. The organization values diversity and inclusion, offering a supportive environment for both staff and residents. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive Induction Training

Ongoing Training and Development

Internal Career Progression

Pension Scheme

Access to Blue Light Card Scheme

Subsidised Meals

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Support

Colleague Recognition Events

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care required.
• Previous experience in elderly care setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and companionship to residents.
• Maintain high standards of care and service.
• Assist with mealtimes and health monitoring.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Resilience

Organizational Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

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Night Care Assistant, Newcastle-under-Lyme

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Client:

Belong

Location:

Newcastle-under-Lyme, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

5

Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Shifts: 10pm – 8am Nights

We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident’s lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.
• A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care or the Care Certificate along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care for our night team roles.

In return we offer:

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Subsidised meals in our Bistros
• Free DBS check*
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

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