Night Care Assistant – Compassionate Elder Care

Elizabeth Finn Homes; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group pension scheme

Overtime and bank holiday enhancements

Occupational sick pay after 6 months'

Wellbeing support including employee E

Care Friends refer a friend scheme

Free Blue Light card

Long service awards

Subsidised meals while on duty

Job summary

Elizabeth Finn Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Grove Court in Woodbridge to deliver high‑quality personal care, uphold residents’ dignity, and promote independence. You will join an experienced team to ensure residents thrive in a safe, engaging environment.

The role involves 12.25 hour night shifts and weekend work, with the chance to contribute to a supportive, inclusive home. Training and career development are encouraged, with a focus on resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy.
• Ability to communicate clearly in English.
• Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it).
• Experience caring for older people.
• Basic knowledge of Care Workers’ Codes of Practice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with resident’s personal care requirements in accordance with agreed plans and procedures
• To deliver and maintain a high standard of personal care to residents in accordance to their needs and desired outcomes.
• To carry out procedures as instructed by the Registered Nurse, Senior Carer or Head of Care within your scope of competence.
• To document care given, in accordance with procedures.
• To report to the Person in Charge any changes in residents’ condition or other circumstances, which could impact on resident care.
• To report to the Person in Charge any complaints, incidents or accidents immediately
• Be accountable for the quality of own work and take responsibility for maintaining and improving knowledge and skills, attending training and receiving supervision as required.
• Assist and encourage residents to interact in the life of the home
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, engaging with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and other social activities and recreations.
• Welcome and assist residents and visitors, referring them to the Person in Charge where necessary.
• Ensure residents physical environment meets Residents needs
• Assist in ensuring that all resident areas are hygienic, safe and comfortable at all times.
• Ensure that equipment and stocks are efficiently and safely stored and economically used.
• To assist in ensuring the security of all residents and the premises through the observance of security procedures and the challenging of any strangers in the Home.

Skills

English communication

Experience caring for older people

Numeracy & literacy

Level 2 in Care

Education

Secondary school education with good numeracy and literacy

Level 2 in Care (or willingness to work towards it)

Job description

Elizabeth Finn Homes is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant at Grove Court in Woodbridge to deliver high‑quality personal care, uphold residents’ dignity, and promote independence. You will join an experienced team to ensure residents thrive in a safe, engaging environment.

The role involves 12.25 hour night shifts and weekend work, with the chance to contribute to a supportive, inclusive home. Training and career development are encouraged, with a focus on resident wellbeing.