Night Care Assistant

Bristol City Council; West of England; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bristol City Council Night Care team at Redfield Lodge is seeking a caring Night Care Assistant to join a 27.5 hour per week role on a 4-week rota, including weekends and some public holidays. You will provide high standard personal care to people who are physically frail and may have dementia, helping them maintain independence and dignity.

Previous experience is an advantage; NVQ2 or QCF2 in care is desirable or willingness to undertake training.

Qualifications

• Previous care setting experience is an advantage.
• NVQ2 or QCF2 in care desirable, or willingness to undertake training.
• Enhanced DBS check required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents to a high standard.
• Support residents to maintain independence and dignity.
• Work night shifts on a 4 week rota including weekends and some public holidays.

Skills

Caring

Personal care

Dignity support

Education

NVQ2 in Care

QCF2 in Care

Job description

Permanent, Part Time, Night Care Assistant 27.5 hrs per week this post is on a 4 week rota which includes weekend working and some public holiday working.

We require a caring individual to join our Night care team at Redfield Lodge.

You will work with people who are physically frail and also have mental health needs/Dementia; you will demonstrate the ability to provide personal care to a high standard, in a way that helps people maintain their independence and dignity.

Previous experience of working in a care setting is an advantage, and a NVQ2 or QCF 2 in care is also desirable, or a willingness to undertake relevant training.

a NVQ2 or QCF 2in care is also desirable, or a willingness to undertake relevant training.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Bristol City Council are not offering sponsorship for this role.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

We’re a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.

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