Night Care Assistant

Hampshire County Council; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional council in the UK is seeking Night Care Assistants to provide exceptional care in older adults’ homes. The role involves supporting residents at night, delivering person-centred care, and promoting independence while ensuring their comfort and wellbeing. No prior experience is required, making it ideal for those entering social care or returning after a break. Join a supportive team committed to making a difference in the lives of others.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Strong observational skills to monitor mental and physical health.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and families.

Responsibilities

• Help with personal care and ensure residents' comfort at night.
• Tailor care planning to meet unique needs of each resident.
• Encourage residents to make personal care choices.

Skills

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Attentiveness

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Overview

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Night Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do

• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Problem-solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

We would love to hear from you about your experience and transferable skills. If you would like to arrange an informal chat to discuss the role and what you can bring to the team, please contact us using the details below.

Why join us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Work Pattern

(we have two posts available)

• Post 1 - 3 week rota: Week 1 – Thursday, Week 2 - Monday and Friday, Week 3 - Monday and Thursday
• Post 2 - 3 week rota: Week 1 – Saturday, Week 2 - Thursday and Friday, Week 3 - Monday and Thursday

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

How to apply

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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