Night Care Assistant (Fixed Term)

Jewish Care; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care organization in the United Kingdom is looking for a Night Care Assistant on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will provide essential support to residents by assisting with personal care, administering medication, and engaging them in daily activities. Ideal candidates will have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care and display compassion and integrity in their work. Shift work, including evenings and weekends, is required.

Qualifications

• Willingness to be trained in Health and Social Care.
• Ability to undertake all aspects of resident care.
• Demonstrate empathy and respect for residents.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily living activities.
• Administer medication and provide companionship.
• Engage residents in recreational activities.

Skills

Compassionate

Integrity

Ability to work shifts

Education

Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care

Job description

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night Care Assistant to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.

The role of Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards.

This post is on a 6 month Fixed Term Contract working an average of 42 hours per week. You will work 12 hour shifts from 8pm to 8am on a 2 week rolling rota of 4 shifts in week one and 3 shifts in week 2 including some weekends.

What you will be doing

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
• Support with recreational activities

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate will:

• Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
• Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
• Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
• Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)