Night Care Assistant (Woodhurst)

Canterbury Care; Carluke; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Woodhurst Care Centre in Carluke is seeking a night care assistant to provide person-centred care and support residents, promoting wellbeing, independence and social interaction.

Hours are 22–44 per week, pay £12.60 per hour, and the role focuses on dignity, safe environment, and teamwork within a residential elderly care setting.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working with elderly residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Willingness to participate in vocational training programme.
• Ability to work on own initiative while following centre policies.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high care standards and assist with daily living tasks.
• Support residents' physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.
• Provide supervision to ensure comfort and dignity.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids.
• Observe and document residents' wellbeing and care needs.
• Support participation in activities and social interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Initiative

Training mindset

Empathy

Job description

Hours: 22 – 44 hours per week
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Carluke, Lanarkshire

Woodhurst Care Centre is a charming former manse situated in a quiet, leafy area within walking distance of Carluke. Set in extensive grounds, the centre combines a historic property with modern facilities. The home has been sympathetically refurbished with purpose-built extensions added. Woodhurst specialises in a range of residential care for the elderly, from assistance with basic living tasks through to elderly nursing clients.

Role Overview

We are seeking a night care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting.

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
• Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
• Assist in the promotion of continence
• Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
• Observe care planning needs for Service Users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well-being of Service Users

Person Specification

• Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme