Night Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Rayleigh; 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 Rayleigh. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of older individuals by providing physical, emotional, and social support. You will assist with daily activities, promote independence, and ensure dignity and respect for all residents. The position comes with a competitive hourly wage, generous holiday entitlement, and various perks, including funded qualifications and employee recognition programs. Become part of a family-oriented environment where your hard work is valued and rewarded.

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 by Excelcare

Funded qualifications

Paid uniform

Employee of the month - £100

Team appreciation week

Qualifications

• Experience in a care environment is ideal but not mandatory.
• Caring and kind approach to working with older people.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with mealtimes and personal care.
• Engaging in meaningful activities with residents.

Skills

Caring approach

Experience in care environment

Documentation skills

Education

DBS certificate

Funded qualifications via apprenticeship

Job description

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As a Care Assistant at our Sweyne Court Care Home in Rayleigh, 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
• 36 or 48 hours a week
• NIGHT 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.