Night Care Assistant (Female Only)

Dovehaven Care Homes; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-run care home in Liverpool is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts. The role involves providing personal care and support to residents, ensuring their dignity and comfort. Applicants should demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills. Join a supportive team with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Fortnightly Pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free parking

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive induction

On-going training and development

Uniform provided

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or similar roles is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and be flexible.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the home and maintaining high care standards.
• Provide personal and practical care to residents.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Emotional Support

Service Excellence

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

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Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team in Garden Lodge Residential Home, Netherley, Liverpool. Working NIGHTS, 7am-7pm with every other weekend involved, 33hrs contract available.

To see the home follow the link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RR7QBHkV7rg

Garden Lodge is a residential care home catering for up to 48 residents. The home is divided into two units, one of which specialises in dementia care. Our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

About the Role:

As Care Assistant, you will assist other staff in the running of the Home and maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Please note - There is a genuine occupational requirement as to why Female only applicants are needed, as you will be supporting females.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.

Skills and Experience:

• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others
• Committed to providing service excellence
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to provide emotional and social support
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
• NVQ Level 2 health and social care is desirable

In return we offer:

• Fortnightly Pay
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• Free parking
• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive induction
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Uniform provided

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found at: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

If you feel you have the right values for our family-run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us.

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Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care