Night Care Assistant - Maplewood Court-Care/Nursing - Night Staff

Oakland Care; Folkestone and Hythe District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care provider in Folkestone and Hythe District is seeking a passionate Health Care Assistant to deliver high-quality care and support to residents. Responsibilities include personal care, meal assistance, and companionship. The ideal candidate is compassionate, reliable, and has good teamwork skills. Full training is provided, alongside benefits such as enhanced pay on Bank Holidays and increased Annual Leave entitlement.

Benefits

One free meal per shift

Enhanced Bank Holiday pay

Increased Annual Leave

Cycle to Work scheme

Milestone Birthday leave

Company sick pay above statutory entitlement

Refer a Friend scheme

Long service awards

Qualifications

• Compassionate, caring, and reliable with good teamwork skills.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and personal development.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to residents, including personal care and meal assistance.
• Look after residents' physical, psychological, and social needs.
• Support family members and visitors.

Skills

Teamwork

Compassionate care

Reliability

Job description

Overview

Are you passionate about providing care and support to others? We are currently seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent care and support to our residents, including personal care, meal assistance, daily activities, and companionship.
• Assist with meals and daily activities.
• Support family members and visitors.
• Look after residents' physical, psychological and social needs, including day-to-day personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
• Actively participate in various training and up-skilling sessions.
• Work closely with team members and management colleagues to deliver high-quality care.
• Maintain a compassionate, can-do attitude and be a true team player.
• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant/Support Worker is advantageous but not essential, as full training is provided.

Requirements

• Compassionate, caring, and reliable with good teamwork skills.
• Willingness to engage in ongoing training and personal development.

Benefits

• One free meal per shift for all team members.
• Enhanced Bank Holiday pay.
• Increased Annual Leave entitlement, with additional days for long service.
• Cycle to Work scheme to save on commuting costs and improve health.
• Milestone Birthday leave — an extra day off for special birthdays.
• Company sick pay above statutory entitlement (subject to length of service).
• Refer a Friend scheme for successful referrals on permanent roles (terms & conditions apply).
• Recognition and staff appreciation initiatives.
• Long service awards.