Night Care Assistant

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is seeking a part-time care assistant for Lord Hardy Court. The role involves supporting up to 60 older adults, including those with dementia, and working within a team that collaborates with NHS services.

Applicants should have Level 1 Direct Care NVQ or equivalent; training can be provided in-house. The position requires a commitment to a respectful, safe, and enriching living environment and a rotating shift pattern, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Experience in a social care setting preferred; in-house training available through council programmes.
• Level 1 Direct Care NVQ or equivalent is required or training provided.
• DBS check required; enhanced disclosure process to be completed before appointment.

Responsibilities

• Care staff provide support to Lord Hardy Court residents, meeting individual needs.
• Contribute to a comfortable, stimulating, homely environment that respects health and safety and dignity principles.
• Work on a rota with shifts including weekends and bank holidays; participate in leave coverage.

Skills

NVQ Level 1

Direct Care NVQ/equivalent

Education

Level 1 Direct Care NVQ or equivalent

Job description

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Job details

Directorate: Adult Care, Housing & Public Health

Permanent, Part time, 19 Hours Per Week

Care assistants are required at the Lord Hardy Court on a permanent basis.

Weekend enhancements paid at time and a quarter. Double time and a day in leu for working bank holidays.

Lord Hardy Court provides care to 60 older people, with a range of individual needs, and Mental Health problems including Dementia and provides joint working with NHS to provide Step-up Step-down services to the community.

Applicants ideally need experience in a social care setting, and have Level 1 or Direct Care NVQ or equivalent, though training is available in- house and through the council’s own programmes.

Care staff are expected to contribute to the provision of a comfortable, stimulating homely environment, that meets Essential Standards of health and Safety and Dignity in Care Principles

Care Staff are also expected to contribute and develop a customer focused service that is responsive and flexible with regard to all customer needs.

Lord Hardy Court operates a shift system on a rota basis, this includes weekends, bank holidays, and cover is required up to 37hrs for leave and sickness.

This will involve a tour of the home, meeting customers, staff and visitors. After a tour of Lord Hardy Court, there will be an interview for the care assistant post.

Once all interviews are completed, applicants will be informed on the same day of the outcome of their interview. We ask you bring along your relevant documentation so that successful applicants will be able to apply for their DBS Checks.

For an informal discussion contact the Deputy Managers Amy or Sarah at: Lord Hardy Court 01709 336188

This post involves working with adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme and can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website .

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