Night Care Assistant - 24 hours - Southway, Cowbridge

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council in Wales is seeking a Night Care Assistant to provide personal and emotional care for older adults, including those with dementia. The role involves working 24 hours per week on a 4-week rota, with shifts from 7pm-7am. Candidates must have experience in personal care and effective communication skills. This position does not offer visa sponsorship.

Qualifications

• Must have experience providing personal care and support to vulnerable adults.
• Ability to communicate effectively is essential.
• Willingness to participate in training is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Experience in personal care

Effective communication

Willingness to train

Education

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

Job description

About Us

Southway: 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 – £25,583 to £26,403 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).

Hours of Work: 1 vacancy – 24 hours per week

Working pattern: 4-week rota / Monday to Sunday

Shift hours: 7pm - 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: Marlena Chodyko, [e-mail]

Telephone number: 01446 772265

Please see attached job description / person specification for further information