Night Care Assistant (21h) – Dignity & Support for Seniors

St Monica Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

St Monica Trust in the West of England is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to work 21 hours per week. The role pays £13.64 per hour plus enhancements for nights and weekends where applicable, and is designed to support residents with dignity and independence.

You will provide personal care, support nutrition and mobility, assist with medicines when needed, and help residents participate in activities. You will maintain up-to-date care plans, follow policies (GDPR, CQC, HSE) and build trusting

Qualifications

• Understanding of needs of older people, including dementia.
• Ability to attend to personal care needs – including helping with food, bathing, toileting.
• Good level of IT skills (Microsoft packages).
• Care certificate or willingness to work towards Care Certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide and deliver a comprehensive care and support service including all elements of personal care and hygiene, while maintaining independence and dignity at all times.
• Ensure the social support of residents – e.g., encouraging/facilitating their interests and meaningful activities.
• Assist where required in resident’s health and well-being including nutrition, medication/creams, mobility, shopping/health appointments and supporting/welcome their visitors.
• Formulate, review and maintain resident care plans and paperwork in line with regulatory bodies and SMT policies.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with a wide range of stakeholders across and externally to St Monica Trust.
• Undertake housekeeping and laundry duties as necessary for the resident.

Skills

Communication

Thinking style

Well-being & values

Working with others

Education

Care Certificate or willingness to work towards Care Certificate

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

St Monica Trust in the West of England is seeking a part-time Care Assistant to work 21 hours per week. The role pays £13.64 per hour plus enhancements for nights and weekends where applicable, and is designed to support residents with dignity and independence.

You will provide personal care, support nutrition and mobility, assist with medicines when needed, and help residents participate in activities. You will maintain up-to-date care plans, follow policies (GDPR, CQC, HSE) and build trusting