Waking Nights Care Assistant — Compassionate Support & Dignity

Orwell Housing Association; Ixworth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days annual leave

Bank holidays included

Free DBS checks

Cashback Health plan

Blue Light Card

Orwell Academy training

Job summary

Orwell Housing Association's Blackbourne View in Ixworth is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant (Waking Nights) to join our caring team. The role runs nights from 21:45 to 07:15, helping residents to live safely with dignity and choice.

You will provide personal care, mobility assistance and medication support, build positive relationships and complete accurate records. Desirable qualifications include a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care and a full driving licence; DBS checks are provided.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate support with day-to-day living activities, including personal care, mobility, medication administration and promoting independence wherever possible.
• Deliver person-centred support by building positive relationships, getting to know each individual and providing emotional support that reflects their needs, preferences and goals.
• Use effective communication skills to listen, observe and maintain accurate records, including updating and reporting on support and care plans.
• Support people with a range of health and wellbeing needs, including those living with dementia, mental health conditions and those requiring end-of-life care.
• Apply your knowledge of safeguarding to help promote the safety, wellbeing and rights of the people we support.
• Carry out routine security and safety checks of the building throughout the night to help maintain a safe environment for everyone.

Skills

Compassionate care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Record keeping

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Orwell Housing Association's Blackbourne View in Ixworth is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant (Waking Nights) to join our caring team. The role runs nights from 21:45 to 07:15, helping residents to live safely with dignity and choice.

You will provide personal care, mobility assistance and medication support, build positive relationships and complete accurate records. Desirable qualifications include a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care and a full driving licence; DBS checks are provided.