Night Care Assistant – Dementia Care (Part-Time, Enhanced Rates)

Wakefield Council; Knottingley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is looking for a Care Assistant to work nights at Hazel Garth Dementia Care Home in Knottingley. This role involves providing compassionate support to residents with Dementia, with no prior qualifications needed as full training will be provided. The position includes working weekends and bank holidays, offering enhanced pay rates and opportunities for career development. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee benefits, and a robust commitment to staff training.

Benefits

Career average pension scheme

Employee Benefits scheme

Access to Occupational Health Unit

Strong commitment to training and development

Generous annual leave

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications required; training will be provided.
• Willingness to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Strong commitment to providing person-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Support vulnerable adults with a diagnosis of Dementia.
• Deliver high standards of care.
• Participate in a comprehensive induction programme.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Ability to work on a rota

Teamwork skills

Job description

A local government council is looking for a Care Assistant to work nights at Hazel Garth Dementia Care Home in Knottingley. This role involves providing compassionate support to residents with Dementia, with no prior qualifications needed as full training will be provided. The position includes working weekends and bank holidays, offering enhanced pay rates and opportunities for career development. Benefits include a pension scheme, employee benefits, and a robust commitment to staff training.