Night Care Assistant

Caerphilly County Borough Council; Wales; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Job summary

A local governmental organization in Wales is hiring a Night Care Assistant. The role involves providing personal care and support to older adults, working part-time hours. Ideal candidates should be responsive, communicate effectively and ideally, have experience with elderly care. Opportunities for training and additional hours are available, along with excellent employee benefits.

Benefits

Local Government Pension Scheme

Agile working patterns

Staff discount schemes

Qualifications

• Experience of working with older people would be beneficial.
• Knowledge of quality care principles such as dignity and choice.
• Clear understanding of sensitive and confidential nature of the post.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, emotional and practical support to older people.
• Ensure the rights and independence of residents are supported.
• Work according to a rolling pattern over any 7 days.

Skills

Knowledge of person-centred care

Effective communication

Ability to work in partnership with residents

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 in Care (NVQ 2)

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Night Care Assistant at Caerphilly County Borough Council.

Details

• Working hours: 13.88
• Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time
• Location: Ty Iscoed Residential Home
• Team: Provider Services

This position offers an excellent opportunity to become part of our team and provide support across the organization.

Salary and Benefits

We pay an attractive salary of £9,904 - £10,557 and offer access to training and development opportunities.

Role Vibe

Have you a passion for working in care and are you reliable and enthusiastic? Do you consider yourself a ‘night owl’?

Role specifics

Ty Iscoed Residential Home is looking for a Night Care Assistant to work 1 night 1 week and 2 nights the other week on a rolling working pattern over any 7 days per week to provide personal care, emotional and practical support to older people living with a dementia within an environment that provides a homely atmosphere ensuring the rights, independence and well-being of people is supported and maintained.

Experience and requirements

Experience of working with older people would be beneficial although not essential. You must have knowledge of the principles that underpin quality care e.g. dignity and choice. You must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, possess clear understanding of the sensitive and confidential nature of the post and be courteous and responsive to the needs of individuals.

Hours

This post is 27:45 hours every 2 weeks. Week 1 - 9 hours 15 minutes / Week 2 - 18 hours 30 minutes.

Working pattern

These hours will be worked on a rotating basis, if you require further information on the available hours, please contact the recruiting manager using the details provided below. There will be opportunities to work additional hours.

Qualifications

It is essential that applicants are in receipt of / working towards Level 2 in Care (Previously known as NVQ 2) or a willingness to achieve the qualification within a specified timeframe.

Requirements

• Knowledge of person-centred care.
• The ability to work in partnership with residents, carers and families.
• Experience of working as part of a team.

Benefits

We have excellent benefits including the Local Government Pension Scheme, agile working patterns and staff discount schemes.

Attachments

To view the Job Description and Person Specification please select the relevant attachment from the attachments list

How to apply

After reading the Job Description and Person Specification, if you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Lee Mills on 01495 243189 or email [e-mail].