Night Care Assistant

Quantum; Wendy; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Weekend pay premium

Career development

In-house training

EAP 24/7

Pension scheme

DBS check provided

Uniform provided

Retail discounts

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Quantum Care is seeking caring individuals to provide personal care and support to residents, including help with washing, dressing, meals, hydration, and daily activities. You will work as part of a team, follow care plans, and help residents stay safe and comfortable, including night shifts.

Training will be provided, with a pathway to Level 2 Health and Social Care diploma. You must be 18+, and Enhanced DBS is required; Overseas Police Check may be needed for certain backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Willing to be trained and develop in health and social care.
• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care is encouraged/required.
• Must be aged 18 years or over to apply.
• Enhanced DBS check required; Overseas Police Check may be needed for certain backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support (washing, dressing, grooming, toileting).
• Assist with meals, hydration and nutritional care.
• Support residents with daily activities to promote independence.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
• Follow individual care plans and work as part of a team to deliver high-quality care.
• Ensure residents are safe and comfortable, including night shifts.
• Participate in all aspects of care to meet physical, emotional and social needs.
• Training will be provided.

Skills

Communication skills

Compassionate

Teamwork

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Responsibilities

• Providing personal care and support, including assistance with washing, dressing, grooming and toileting, as well as assisting with meals, hydration and nutritional care.
• Assisting residents with daily activities promoting independence
• Building positive and professional relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Follow individual personalised care plans
• Working as a part of a team to deliver high quality of person- centred care
• Ensuring residents are safe and comfortable through the night. You'll be naturally compassionate and patient, it is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because as long as you have a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
• You'll be willing to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents.
• Training will be provided.
• A willingness to be trained and to achieve Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
• The ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings).
• You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job., An Overseas Police Check/ Certificate of Good Conduct may be required if you have lived or worked outside the UK for 12 Months or more, spent a significant period overseas, or worked abroad in a position of trust. This will be in addition to a mandatory Enhanced DBS check. Quantum Care is a noâ€'forâ€'profit organisation supporting over 2,000 older people across Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. Our mission is simple: to help our residents live well, with dignity, comfort and joy. To do that, we need people who care as much as we do and

Make Every Day Matter.

We value our teams and invest in their wellbeing, growth and success.

In return for your dedication, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary with enhanced pay on weekends and Bank Holidays
• Clear career development pathways and recognition of milestones
• Firstâ€'class inâ€'house training from day one
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 24/7 support
• Company pension scheme (after 1 year of service)
• Free DBS check and uniform
• Access to retail discounts and exclusive offers
• A supportive, valuesâ€'driven workplace where your contribution truly matters