Night Support Worker (Eskdale Residential Home, Longtown) CMB2476e

The Methodist Church in Britain; Longtown; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Eskdale Residential Home, operated by Cumberland Council, is seeking a dedicated care assistant for permanent night shifts from 9:30pm to 7:30am. You will provide personal care, monitor wellbeing, assist with medications and promote residents’ independence in a compassionate setting.

The role involves night work on a set rota with alternate weekends and bank holidays; an Enhanced DBS with Adults' Barred List check is required due to regulated activity with adults.

Qualifications

• Experience in caring for adults preferred.
• DBS check required with Adults' Barred List.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and physical and emotional support to residents.
• Get to know residents to support their wellbeing.
• Assist with medication.
• Encourage residents to maintain independence.
• Support residents to stay active and healthy, including nutrition and mobility.
• Support residents' emotional wellbeing.

Skills

Personal care

Emotional support

Medication assistance

Night shift

Job description

Permanent 19-hour night post at Eskdale Residential Home, a care home run by Cumberland Council. The work centres on personal and emotional care, medication support, and helping residents stay active, eat well and keep their independence. Shifts run 9.30pm to 7.30am on a set rota that includes alternate weekends and bank holidays. An Enhanced DBS check with an Adults' Barred List check is required, as the post involves regulated activity with adults.

What the job involves

• Providing personal care and physical and emotional support to residents
• Getting to know residents individually to support their wellbeing
• Assisting with medication
• Encouraging residents to achieve or maintain their independence
• Supporting residents to stay active and healthy, including nutrition, fitness and mobility
• Supporting residents' emotional wellness
• Working nights from 9.30pm to 7.30am on a set rota with alternate weekends and bank holidays

Checks & eligibility

• Enhanced DBS check with Adults' Barred List check

Other

• Friendly and compassionate approach
• Alignment with the council's core values: ambition, collaboration, compassion, empowerment and innovation