Night Care Assistant

Abbeyfield; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home in Southampton seeks compassionate Night Care Assistants to enrich the lives of elderly residents. Responsibilities include providing personal and medical care, building meaningful relationships, and ensuring a comforting environment. No experience required, training will be provided, making it perfect for both newcomers and those retraining in care.

Benefits

31 days paid leave

Competitive pay, benchmarked annually

Learning and career development opportunities

Discounted gym membership

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care and passion for providing exceptional care.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal and medical care.
• Provide emotional support during difficult times.
• Engage residents in activities and personal interests.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Communication

Job description

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Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose built home that provides an exclusive setting and high quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities to get involved with, serving delicious, nutritious meals and providing a high standard of care to residents.

The Role:

Shift times: 8pm-8am, this does include alternate weekend shifts.

As one of our highly valued Night Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery. You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests. You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.

As a Night Care Assistant you just know exactly how to make the residents feel as comfortable as possible and put a smile on their faces. Above all, you’ll treat residents with kindness, respect and compassion, ensuring each individual has a choice and feeling of self worth.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back.
• Opportunity to obtain a 'Blue Light Card' and gain access to discounts nationwide!

About You:

Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Speedwell Court! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Night Care Assistants.

Don’t worry if you have no experience - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care. andyou'll be passionate and committed to providingexceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

How to apply:

If you think this sounds like you, please click the link NOW to upload your CV and covering letter, to be considered for interview.

Ref: INDB

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