Night Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care home organization in Weymouth is seeking a compassionate Night Care & Support Assistant. This position involves delivering person-centred care, supporting resident independence, and fostering a friendly atmosphere. No prior experience is necessary; a full training program is offered. Join a not-for-profit charity dedicated to outstanding care and employee recognition.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Age 18 or over.
• No prior care experience required.
• Willingness to learn and participate in training.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent person-centred care.
• Support residents to maintain independence.
• Check on residents regularly.
• Provide personal care as needed.
• Build relationships with residents.
• Create a friendly atmosphere.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding

Job description

About the Role

Night Care & Support Assistant

Location: Buxton House Residential Home - Weymouth - DT4 0QE

Pay rate: £12.50 to £12.75 per hour + paid breaks

Hours: Full time & Part time hours

Shift: 20:00 to 08:00 (alternate weekend working)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Care & Support Assistant to join the team at Buxton House our purpose-built, friendly, social, residential and dementia care home, located near the historic Jurassic Coast in Weymouth, Dorset.

Join Our Team

Buxton House are keen to meet people with a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents.

You'll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others. Previous care experience is not essential for our Night Care & Support Team.

You may be in a customer care role or have helped in your community. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

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

What you will be doing

• 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.

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

You need to be 18 years of age or over to join the Care South team.

Please note: We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

About The Company

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 01202 712448.