Night Care Assistant — Compassionate Home & Flexible Shifts

MHA; Hathersage; Remote; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

Free DBS checks and uniform

Counselling and chaplaincy support

Flex options to buy/sell annual leave

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Induction and ongoing training

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance & life ass.

Job summary

Moorland House in Hathersage is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to provide personal and social care for residents, upholding dignity and wellbeing within MHA’s values.

You will work a 39-hour week on a 3x12 hour and 4x12 hour rota, including weekends, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, infection control and teamwork. A supportive, community-focused home in the Peak District awaits your contribution.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A caring nature with patience and empathy.
• Previous care experience is desirable, though not essential.
• Work flexibly across a rota, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Participate in developing and reviewing individual care plans, including those for residents with dementia.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding responsibilities, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Respect & empathy

Communication skills

Teamwork

Independence

Willingness to learn

Care experience desirable

Flexible weekends

Education

Social care Level 1/2

Job description

Moorland House in Hathersage is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to provide personal and social care for residents, upholding dignity and wellbeing within MHA’s values.

You will work a 39-hour week on a 3x12 hour and 4x12 hour rota, including weekends, with a strong emphasis on safeguarding, infection control and teamwork. A supportive, community-focused home in the Peak District awaits your contribution.