Night Care Assistant

NHS; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a compassionate Night Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. In this fulfilling role, you will assist with daily living activities, offer companionship, and ensure the comfort of each resident. The position promises variety and rewards, allowing you to make a real difference in the lives of older individuals. With a focus on training and development, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values dedication and compassion. Join a team committed to delivering exceptional care and enjoy a range of benefits along the way.

Benefits

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for older people is essential.
• Excellent communication skills and a warm-hearted personality are required.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities and provide companionship.
• Ensure each resident has one-on-one time and follow care plans.

Skills

Caring for older people

Communication skills

Empathy

Can-do attitude

Education

Experience in caring for older people

Job description

The role of a Night Care Assistant at Barchester Healthcare involves providing high-quality care and support to residents in a caring and compassionate environment. The job requires experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a genuine passion for delivering the best possible care. The successful candidate will be part of a dedicated team that works around the clock to ensure the well-being and comfort of the residents.

Main duties of the job

As a Night Care Assistant, you will be responsible for assisting residents with their daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and ensuring that each resident has one-on-one time. Your role will involve a variety of tasks, including supporting residents with their food and drink, following care plans, and engaging in meaningful activities. You will be expected to have a can-do attitude, excellent communication skills, and the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care.

About us

Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes and services in the UK. The company is committed to creating a nurturing and supportive environment for both residents and staff, with a focus on promoting the well-being and independence of the individuals in their care. Barchester Healthcare offers a range of benefits, including competitive pay, opportunities for training and development, and a supportive work culture.

Job responsibilities

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

Rewards Package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme
• 'Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards

And so much more!

If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• To join Barchester Healthcare as a Night Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. A can-do approach, excellent communication skills, and a warm-hearted and empathetic personality are essential. The company will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in this role.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.