Night Care Assistant - 24 hours - Southway, Cowbridge

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Cowbridge is seeking a care assistant to provide personal, physical, and emotional care for older people during night shifts. The ideal candidate should have experience in person-centered care and effective communication skills, and be willing to participate in training for a vocational qualification. This role offers competitive pay, a 24-hour work week, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal, physical & emotional care in a residential setting at night.

Skills

Experience providing personal care

Effective communication

Willingness to participate in training

Education

City and Guilds level 2 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