Night Care & Support Assistant – Compassionate Elder Care

Gloucester Charities Trust; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday inclusive of Bank Hols

Pension scheme – NEST

Free uniform & DBS

Save as you earn scheme

£500 friend referral scheme

Birthday bonus / long service awards

Reward and Recognition scheme

Staff wellbeing initiatives

Full training programme & development

Limited onsite parking

Job summary

Gloucester Charities Trust is seeking a Care and Support Assistant Nights to provide compassionate care for residents in Magdalen House. The role runs 8pm–8am for 36 hours per week, including every other weekend, with pay rising to £13.00 after meds training and an additional £1.00 per hour at weekends.

The home supports 29 beds for older people and emphasises resident health, wellbeing and ongoing development for staff. NVQ/QCF 2 or Care Certificate preferred; sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in elderly care at night is preferred.
• Ability to provide compassionate care during night shifts.
• NVQ/QCF 2 in Health and Social Care or Care Certificate held.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate care to residents during night shifts.
• Assist with daily living activities while ensuring safety.
• Maintain clean, comfortable environment and document care provided.

Skills

Empathy

Care for elderly

Education

NVQ/QCF 2 in Health and Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

Gloucester Charities Trust is seeking a Care and Support Assistant Nights to provide compassionate care for residents in Magdalen House. The role runs 8pm–8am for 36 hours per week, including every other weekend, with pay rising to £13.00 after meds training and an additional £1.00 per hour at weekends.

The home supports 29 beds for older people and emphasises resident health, wellbeing and ongoing development for staff. NVQ/QCF 2 or Care Certificate preferred; sponsorship is not available.