Support Worker/Care Assistant (Nights)

Cuerden Care; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned care home in Wigan is seeking dedicated Care Support Staff for full-time night shifts. The role involves providing compassionate care to residents, assisting with personal care, and promoting well-being. Ideal candidates should possess excellent interpersonal skills and be reliable team players. Please note: applicants must have permission to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate care and compassion to those we support.
• Work well in a team and remain reliable.
• Stay calm during stressful situations.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities.
• Engage in activities to promote well-being.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Compassion

Team player

Job description

Overview

Berkeley House Specialist Care Home, Pemberton, Wigan WN5 9LA

We are looking for dedicated Care Support Staff to join our amazing team at Berkeley House. We welcome both experienced support workers and care staff, and people who are new to the care sector and have the right values and attitudes. Berkeley House provides person-centred, rehabilitative care services for adults 18 years and older who may have mental health, complex needs and/or acquired brain injury with complex needs.

We are looking for reliable people who are caring, kind and wanting a new role in a well-established and happy home. Delivering a level of care that truly comes from the heart, it’s about making sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality as you get involved in general activities within the care home. Whether you are helping someone with personal care, limited mobility or offering emotional support to a confused or distressed resident, you will always have their well-being in mind above anything else.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to residents in line with their individual needs and care plans.
• Assist with personal care and daily living activities as required.
• Support residents with limited mobility and help maintain dignity and comfort.
• Offer emotional support to residents who are distressed or confused.
• Engage in general activities within the care home to promote well-being and quality of life.
• Demonstrate care and compassion, maintain excellent interpersonal relations, and work collaboratively with the team.
• Keep residents safe, calm, and well-supported, especially in times of crisis.

Qualifications and Attributes

• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to demonstrate care and compassion to those we support.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure or in times of crisis.
• Warm, empathetic manner with the desire to provide high-quality care and go the extra mile.
• Excellent team player with the ability to engage with people at all levels.

Shifts

We are recruiting for full-time Night shifts, 3 or 4 shifts per week to include alternate weekends. Shifts/hours to be confirmed upon interview.

*** We do not have a licence to recruit people from outside the United Kingdom. Please do not apply if you live outside the UK and do not have permission to work in the UK. ***