Care Assistant Nights

Abbeyfield Group; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking a Night Care Assistant. In this role, you will provide essential support to residents, assist with personal care, and develop meaningful connections. Additionally, you will part of a dedicated team within a welcoming environment. The position offers competitive pay of £12.96 per hour, along with numerous benefits including paid leave, career development opportunities, and a supportive work culture focused on rewarding hard work.

Benefits

Up to 31 days paid leave

Discounted gym membership

Learning and career development opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Sensitive and empathetic with a genuine passion for caring for others.
• Ability to build meaningful relationships with residents.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a care environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, medical needs, and social interests.
• Maintain residents' dignity and independence.
• Develop and support residents’ Care Plans.

Skills

Empathy

Sensitivity

Communication

Job description

For almost 70 years, Abbeyfield Living Society has been a leading provider of housing and care for older people across England. We're dedicated to exceptional care, and we know it starts with an exceptional team.

Are you someone who thrives on making a difference? Join us and build a rewarding career where your skills and compassion truly matter.

Role:Care Assistant - Nights
The Home:Bradbury House is a residential care home offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for our residents.
Location:Bradbury House, Wasdale Rd, Gosforth, Seascale CA20 1AU
Hours:36 Hours a Week. 8pm - 8am
Pay:£12.96 p/h

The Role of Care Assistant - Nights

• As one of our highly valued Night Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around.
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £12.96 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• Up to 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Work overtime? With Dayforce Wallet, access your extra pay instantly, no waiting until payday!
• Claim back healthcare expenses with Medicash
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.

Please note this role will require eligibility to work in the UK, two satisfactory employment references and an Enhanced DBS check, the cost of which will be met by Abbeyfield. You may be asked to provide details regarding convictions; failure to disclose convictions may result in an offer of employment being revoked.