Night Care Assistant (Morewood Centre)

Derbyshire County Council; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions

Generous holiday entitlement

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Morewood Centre, run by Derbyshire County Council, is seeking Night Care Assistants to support adults with learning disabilities and/or autism during night shifts. You will assist with nutrition, personal care and medications, working alongside a team to ensure comfort and safety.

We provide comprehensive training, pension contributions and generous holiday entitlement, with career development opportunities within the council’s care services.

Qualifications

• Care experience preferred but training provided.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Commitment to promoting independence and dignity in care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients, tailored to their individual needs.
• Maintain accurate and timely care records.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.
• Work as part of a valued care team to keep clients happy, healthy and well.

Skills

Care experience

Communication

Teamwork

Independence & dignity

Job description

About Us

The Morewood Centre is a short break centre for up to ten people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism. Our home is in the middle of the beautiful Alfreton Park. Our mission is to provide a stimulating and enjoyable environment which people look forward to returning to.

The Role

We are seeking caring, dedicated individuals to join our team as Night Care Assistant. You will work alongside other Night Care Assistants each night. This includes supporting with nutrition and hydration, personal care, and medication.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to clients, tailored to their individual needs.


• Maintain accurate and timely care records.


• Collaborate with team members to ensure the highest standards of care are upheld.


• Working as part of a valued care team you'll be ensuring our clients stay happy, healthy and well.

About You

• Experience in a care role is an advantage but not essential-full training will be provided.


• A kind, compassionate approach with a passion for supporting people with a Learning Disability and/or Autism.


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.


• A commitment to promoting independence and dignity in care.

What We Offer

• A fulfilling and rewarding role within a supportive team.


• Comprehensive training and opportunities for career development.


• A competitive benefits package, including pension contributions and generous holiday entitlement.


• A chance to make a genuine difference in the lives of Learning Disability and/or Autism.

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Important

Derbyshire County Council holds a sponsorship licence, but this role does not offer visa sponsorship. Please apply only if you already have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship, as applications that do not meet this requirement will be rejected.

We welcome applications from individuals who share our values - being Collaborative, Innovative, Empowered and Accountable. These values describe who we are and what we stand for as a council. They help shape our culture, encourage consistent behaviour and guide how we work together to make a positive difference for both our employees and the residents we serve.