Night Shift Care Assistant — Dignity, Safety & Growth

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Night-shift Care Assistant at Horse Fair Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare, focuses on personal hygiene care while protecting residents’ dignity and independence and spotting health risks. An induction and training programme is provided, and a DBS check plus proof of right to work in the UK are required before starting.

You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, escalating issues promptly and respecting residents’ dignity. DBS costs are covered.

Qualifications

• DBS Disclosure check required.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• No prior experience required; induction and training provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene care, protecting independence and dignity.
• Recognise and escalate clinical risks such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls and infection.
• Treat residents and visitors with courtesy and respect.
• Follow safe systems of work across tasks.
• Deliver high standards of personal care and ensure continuity of service.

Skills

Effective communication

Initiative

Respectful conduct

Efficiency in following instructions

Adaptability

Job description

Night-shift Care Assistant at Horse Fair Care Home, part of Avery Healthcare, focuses on personal hygiene care while protecting residents’ dignity and independence and spotting health risks. An induction and training programme is provided, and a DBS check plus proof of right to work in the UK are required before starting.

You will work with the care team to deliver high standards of personal care, escalating issues promptly and respecting residents’ dignity. DBS costs are covered.