Night Care Assistant (Adults) HCC622622

Hampshire County Council; Winchester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A county council in the UK seeks a dedicated Night Care Assistant to provide personalised care for adults with disabilities. You will ensure their comfort and safety during the night while working in a supportive team. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and building connections with service users. This rewarding role comes with comprehensive training, professional growth opportunities, and a competitive benefits package, including access to an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Access to Local Government Pension Scheme

24/7 support from Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Strong observational skills to monitor health during the night.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with personal care and medication.
• Encourage independence and personal care choices.
• Establish supportive connections with service users.

Skills

Empathy and compassion

Strong observational skills

Passion and dedication

Respect and patience

Ability to work independently

Job description

Here at Hindson House we provide respite services for adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. As a Night Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in delivering personalised physical and emotional care to the people who stay with us, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety during the night. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

IMPORTANT: Due to the remit of this role to provide personal care to vulnerable women, and hence the sensitive nature of the work, only female applicants can be considered for this post, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).

• Support at night: Help service users with personal care and taking medication.
• Provide person‑centred care: Each of our service users is unique, with their own physical, mental, social and emotional needs. You’ll focus on their strengths and tailor your approach to meet each person’s unique needs.
• Promote independence: Encourage service users to make personal care choices and support their self‑care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with service users, their families, and colleagues.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat service users with dignity and respect and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal signs.
• Working independently: You’ll be comfortable working with minimal supervision, assessing and evaluating situations during the night and deciding how to respond.
• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in our service users' lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training: We provide a full, in‑depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• For this role you’ll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.