Night Care Assistant — Compassionate Elder Care

Friends Of The Elderly; Colchester; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Learning & development

Wellbeing programme

Retail discounts

Salary loans

Health cash plan

Cycle to work

Long service awards

Refer a friend bonus

Group pension

Paid breaks

Free DBS checks

Job summary

Friends of the Elderly is recruiting a Care Assistant for Copford Place, near Colchester. You will support residents with personal care, companionship, meals, mobility, and record-keeping.

A caring, empathetic, and flexible team player is essential, with at least 6 months in a care home and desirable Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Hours are 36 per week, nights and weekends, working in a purpose-built care home in Essex.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassionate care for residents.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.
• Willingness to be a team player and go the extra mile.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Offer companionship and social support.
• Assist with meal preparation.
• Assist with mobility and daily activities.
• Keep care records up to date.

Skills

Empathy

Flexible

Team player

Care home experience

Education

Care Certificate

Level 2 NVQ Health & Social Care

Job description

Friends of the Elderly is recruiting a Care Assistant for Copford Place, near Colchester. You will support residents with personal care, companionship, meals, mobility, and record-keeping.

A caring, empathetic, and flexible team player is essential, with at least 6 months in a care home and desirable Care Certificate or Level 2 NVQ in Health and Social Care. Hours are 36 per week, nights and weekends, working in a purpose-built care home in Essex.