Night Care Assistant - 20 hours - Cartref Porthceri

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Barry seeks a Care Assistant to provide personal and emotional care for older adults in a residential setting at night. Applicants should possess knowledge of person-centered care and be able to communicate effectively. Training opportunities are available for those without formal qualifications. This role includes a rotating shift pattern, specifically from 9 pm to 7 am, and entails working 20 hours a week with pay rates starting at £13.05 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience providing personal care and emotional support to vulnerable adults.
• Communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Willingness to participate in training and obtain a vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, physical, and emotional care in a residential setting at night.
• Support older people, including those with dementia.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Effective communication

Willingness to train

Education

City and Guilds level 2 (or equivalent)

Job description

About Us

• Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future.
• Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take.
• Together - Working together as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity and is committed to quality services.
• Proud - Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Qualified to City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent: Grade 4 - £25,583 to £26,403584 pro rata, £13.26 - £13.69 /hr.

Unqualified/working toward City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice): Grade 3 – £25,185 pro rata, £13.05 /hr.

Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays).

Monday – Friday

Hourly rate

Saturday

Sunday and Bank Holidays

12 am – 6 am

Time & 1/3

Time & 1/2

Time & 3/4

6 am – 10 pm

Plain time

Time & 1/4

Time & 1/2

10 pm – 12 am

Time & 1/3

Time & 1/2

Time & 3/4

Hours of Work: 1 vacancy - 20 hours per week

Working pattern: 4-week rota / Monday to Sunday

Shift hours: 9pm - 7am

Description: To provide personal, physical & emotional care in a residential setting at night, for older people and older people who live with dementia.

Visa Sponsorship: Please note that this position does not offer visa sponsorship and candidates must have the right to work in the UK without the need for visa sponsorship.

About You

You will need:

• Experience of providing person centred personal care, support with acts of daily living and emotional support to vulnerable adults
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Willingness to participate in training and work toward a professional vocational qualification

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

For Further Information, contact: Laura Davies, [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01446 739438

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information