Night Care Assistant - 20 hours - Southway, Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government entity in Cowbridge is seeking to hire a caregiver to provide personal, physical, and emotional care for older people, particularly those living with dementia. This part-time role entails night shifts, requiring effective communication skills and experience in personal care. Applicants should have the right to work in the UK without visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and support to vulnerable adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Willingness to participate in training for vocational qualification.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, physical, and emotional care for older people.
• Support residents with acts of daily living.

Skills

Experience of providing person centred personal care

Effective communication skills

Education

City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice) or equivalent

Job description

About us / Southway home: Our aim and objectives are to improve our residents’ life experience and overall well-being by providing a quality service in a safe and homely environment, with care and support that is value based, outcome focused and most appropriate for the individual.

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 - £24,790 to £25,584 pro rata, £12.85 - £13.26 /hr.

Unqualified/working toward City and Guilds level 2 (Core and Practice): Grade 3 – £24,404 pro rata, £12.65 /hr.
Hourly rate enhancements are paid for unsociable hours, weekends, and bank holidays (plus lieu day for bank holidays)
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