Night Care Assistant: Compassionate Elder Care (Nights)

Belong; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of DBS Check

4 day induction (paid)

Ongoing training and development

Internal career progression

Pension Scheme

Blue Light Card scheme

Subsidised meals

Early Pay Release Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health support

ACE awards / Champions Event

Job summary

Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme is recruiting a Night Care Assistant to join our village-style home. You will work with the care team to provide personal and practical support to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort during night shifts from 10pm to 8am.

You should have good communication, experience in elderly care, and an NVQ2 or Care Certificate. We offer a comprehensive induction, DBS cost covered, progression opportunities, pension, and benefits.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.
• A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care or the Care Certificate along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care for our night team roles.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised.
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents.
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing.
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy.
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual.
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving.
• Maintain accurate records for each resident.

Skills

Communication skills

Elderly care experience

Team player

Reliable under pressure

Adaptable / flexible

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Belong Newcastle-Under-Lyme is recruiting a Night Care Assistant to join our village-style home. You will work with the care team to provide personal and practical support to residents, ensuring dignity and comfort during night shifts from 10pm to 8am.

You should have good communication, experience in elderly care, and an NVQ2 or Care Certificate. We offer a comprehensive induction, DBS cost covered, progression opportunities, pension, and benefits.