Night Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Taunton; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a charming Georgian Manor House as a Night Care & Support Assistant. This role offers the chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, providing compassionate care and companionship. Whether you're experienced or new to care, you'll receive comprehensive training to support your journey. Enjoy a rewarding environment where your efforts are recognized and valued. This position is perfect for those who wish to contribute positively to the community while working in a friendly and supportive atmosphere. If you have a passion for helping others, this opportunity awaits you!

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to positively impact residents' lives.
• Compassionate and understanding nature is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents in maintaining independence.
• Build relationships and provide companionship.

Skills

Compassion

Person-centred care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

About The Role

Night Care & Support Assistant

Pay rate: £11.75 - £12.00 per hour + paid breaks.

Hours: Full time, Part time and Bank.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Care Assistant to join the team at Beauchamp House, our residential and nursing country house care home. Beauchamp House is a grade 2 listed Georgian Manor House, nestled in the Somerset village of Hatch Beauchamp, Taunton.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing:

• Identifying the needs & abilities of our residents and delivering excellent person-centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Checking on residents on a regular basis - moving & positioning if required.
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & undressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a co-operative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Who we are looking for:

We want you to have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You'll need to be naturally compassionate and of course understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential (maybe you have been inspired by looking after a family member) or just looking for a more rewarding role. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you. You need to be over 18 years of age to apply for this position.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

Keywords: Care Assistant

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202712448.