Night Care Assistant — Living Wage Dementia & Elder Care

Greensleeves Care; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days paid holiday (FTE)

Overtime Incentive scheme

Company pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Length of Service Awards at 5, 10, 20,

Voluntary Lifestyle Benefits through H

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Refer a Friend up to £300

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents across our 26 care homes in England. Working 21:00-07:00, you will help with daily living while respecting residents' independence and dignity.

You will need an understanding of residents' needs and confidentiality; QCF level 2 in care is desirable. DBS checks apply; Greensleeves offers learning and development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Understanding of residents' needs.
• Understanding of the importance of confidentiality.
• QCF diploma in care level 2 or the equivalent (Desirable).
• Experience of providing care (Desirable).
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to residents while maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice.
• Assist with preparing residents for bed and/or assist them in the morning.
• Help residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Promote Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Resident needs understanding

Confidentiality

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Greensleeves Care is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents across our 26 care homes in England. Working 21:00-07:00, you will help with daily living while respecting residents' independence and dignity.

You will need an understanding of residents' needs and confidentiality; QCF level 2 in care is desirable. DBS checks apply; Greensleeves offers learning and development and a comprehensive benefits package.