Night Care Assistant (Dementia) – 33hrs/wk, Fixed Term

MHA; North Elmsall; Remote; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Free DBS checks

Confidential counselling support

Flexible annual leave options

Discounts via Blue Light Card

Induction and career progression

Long service awards

Critical Illness Insurance

Job summary

MHA's Warde Aldam care home in Pontefract is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing personal and social care, supporting residents with dignity and independence, and working to MHA values.

You will act as a keyworker for a group of residents, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and maintain safeguarding, infection control and health and safety practices. The post requires flexibility to cover a rota, including weekends.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1/2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willing to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care per care plans.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety practices.

Skills

Care

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

Dementia care

Education

Level 1 or 2 in social care

Job description

MHA's Warde Aldam care home in Pontefract is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts on a fixed-term basis. The role involves providing personal and social care, supporting residents with dignity and independence, and working to MHA values.

You will act as a keyworker for a group of residents, contribute to care plans (including dementia care), and maintain safeguarding, infection control and health and safety practices. The post requires flexibility to cover a rota, including weekends.