Nights Care Assistant

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Job summary

An established industry player in community care is seeking compassionate Night Care Assistants to join their dedicated team. In this fulfilling role, you will support vulnerable adults in maintaining their independence while providing high-quality care in a safe environment. You'll have the opportunity to build meaningful relationships with residents and contribute to their well-being. With a commitment to staff development and a range of flexible working options, this role offers a rewarding career path in a supportive setting. If you're passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Flexible working options

Generous holiday allowance

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional development opportunities

Discount scheme for local attractions

Qualifications

• Experience in care is desirable; commitment to quality care is essential.
• Encouragement of empowerment in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside a team to promote resident independence.
• Establish and maintain effective communication with residents.

Skills

Team player

Communication skills

Person-centred service

Education

Experience in care

Nursing background

Health care experience

Job description

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose - to improve people's lives.

This post attracts a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade to enable individuals to join our permanent workforce. This is payable upon successful completion of your probationary period and is subject to eligibility criteria.

What is a Community Resource Centre (CRC)?

Bath and North East Somerset have two care homes which are Community Resource Centres located in Bath and Midsomer Norton. Each Community Resource Centre includes a residential care home for between 30 and 45 people, and these homes provide important services to older people in our community. We provide care and health services in a comfortable, safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities, including dementia.

Combe Lea

Combe Lea is a residential care home that provides care and health services in a safe environment for older vulnerable adults with a variety of disabilities. It offers a broad range of activities which aim to promote independence by developing or maintaining and enhancing people's skills, interests and abilities.

Role of a Night Care Assistant

Within the Night Care Assistant role, you will have the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic team of carers and support teams. Our Night Care Assistants at these centres work hard to offer residents the opportunity to retain as much independence as possible and to enjoy their lives.

Responsibilities

1. You will be a good team player and have great communication skills.
2. You will be able to develop appropriate and professional relationships with our residents and carers, which value them as individuals, including establishing and maintaining effective communication.
3. You will be able to promote and maintain person-centred service and operate safely appropriate equipment with training.

We provide care to the standard we expect for ourselves and our families. We offer a working environment where high quality care and compassion are respected and rewarded.

Qualifications

Previous comprehensive experience of working in care would be desirable, but a commitment to deliver quality care is essential. We like to ensure that we encourage people to be empowered in a supportive environment. We would welcome applicants from different employment backgrounds such as nursing, learning disabilities and health care.

About Disability Confident

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.

Why B&NES Council?

We offer a wide range of benefits, to ensure that you are paid fairly for your work, have the flexibility to enjoy a great work/life balance, and have the support you need. These include:

1. A competitive salary package
2. A range of flexible working and hybrid working options, including flexi-time, four regional offices and home-working, dependent on service requirements
3. A generous holiday allowance and special leave provisions
4. The Local Government Pension Scheme
5. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme - whatever life throws at you; we are committed to supporting you and your well-being at work and home
6. Professional and personal development including in-house training and accredited qualifications including Aspiring Manager and Leadership Development
7. Discount scheme including the VECTIS card that offers numerous local discounts including cycle to work and free entry to numerous local attractions with B&NES

If you believe that you can make a real and positive difference to the lives of our tenants, we would love to hear from you.