Nights Care Assistant - Dementia & Keyworker

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Workington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Free DBS checks and uniform

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Amathea care home in Workington is seeking a Night Care Assistant to join the team on a maternity cover basis. You will provide personal and social care to residents with respect for dignity and promote well-being and independence under MHA values.

You will act as a keyworker, assist in developing care plans (including dementia care), and ensure safeguarding, infection control and safety. Work includes weekends and 38.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Respect and sensitivity for older people.
• Willingness to be trained (Level 1 or 2 in social care encouraged).
• Good communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Caring, patient and empathetic demeanor.
• Previous care experience desirable.
• Willing to work a rota including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Act as a keyworker for a group of residents and support admissions.
• Develop and review individual care plans, including dementia care.
• Provide personal and social care in line with care plans, enhancing wellbeing.
• Uphold safeguarding, infection control and health & safety practices.

Skills

Care experience

Dementia care

Teamwork

Communication

Flexible hours

Education

Level 1/2 in social care

Job description

Amathea care home in Workington is seeking a Night Care Assistant to join the team on a maternity cover basis. You will provide personal and social care to residents with respect for dignity and promote well-being and independence under MHA values.

You will act as a keyworker, assist in developing care plans (including dementia care), and ensure safeguarding, infection control and safety. Work includes weekends and 38.5 hours per week.