Night Care Assistant — Dignity & Wellbeing Focus

MHA; Trafford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

DBS checks

Counselling

Leave flexibility

Blue Light Discounts

Vivup app

Induction

Long service

Critical illness insurance

Life cover

Job summary

MHA Handsworth care home in Bowdon is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to provide personal and social care to residents, ensuring dignity, wellbeing and independence in a supportive, values-led environment.

You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents, develop care plans, support residents with dementia, uphold safeguarding and infection control, and flex across a rota including weekends.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• A willingness to be trained and developed (Level 1 or 2 in social care is encouraged)
• Good communication and listening skills
• The 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

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Independent working

Job description

MHA Handsworth care home in Bowdon is seeking a Care Assistant (Nights) to provide personal and social care to residents, ensuring dignity, wellbeing and independence in a supportive, values-led environment.

You will work as a keyworker for a group of residents, develop care plans, support residents with dementia, uphold safeguarding and infection control, and flex across a rota including weekends.