Care Assistant (Waking nights)

Bluebirdcarecareers; Newport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading home care provider in the UK is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant (nights) to support customers in their homes with personal care and companionship. The role involves providing essential overnight care while ensuring a comforting presence for the customers. Candidates should possess a compassionate attitude, good communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. This position offers competitive pay and comprehensive training.

Benefits

Competitive pay (£12.60-18.90 per hour)

Full induction and ongoing expert training

Uniform and PPE provided

Career development opportunities

Friendly, inclusive team support

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity.
• Ability to follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Support customers with personal care and mobility assistance.
• Remains awake and attentive to the customers throughout the night.
• Provide medication support and monitoring.

Skills

Compassionate attitude

Communication skills

Ability to build relationships

Job description

Overview

Bluebird Care – Where you change lives. We’re the best at what we do and it’s all thanks to talented people like you. As the leading Home Care provider, we take pride in our work - and we’re looking for a caring and dedicated Care Assistant (nights) to join our Care Expert Team and help us set the standard. Our customers should feel comfortable in their own homes, and we help them do exactly that. You’ll be supporting people in all aspects of daily living, working independently or as part of a team who that is supportive every step of the way. This isn’t just a job, this is a chance to bring purpose and dignity to someone’s life. If you’re ready to take on a new challenge, supporting our customers with the best quality care, then this is where you belong.

Responsibilities

Waking Nights Care Assistant's to support customers with care and support needs in their own homes.

You will remain awake and attentive throughout the night, providing:

• Personal care and mobility assistance (e.g. bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Medication support and monitoring
• Repositioning and pressure area care
• Carrying out light domestic duties such as general cleaning and laundry
• Support with meal preparation, fluids and nutrition
• Be a dependable, friendly, familiar face for all of the customers you care for
• Reassurance and companionship
• £12.60-18.90 per hour
• Full induction and ongoing expert training
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Regular support and ongoing career development
• Friendly, inclusive team with 24/7 support
• Work phone provided

Requirements

• A full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle
• A kind, compassionate attitude and a calm approach to care
• Great communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships
• Ability to follow care plans
• Previous care experience is beneficial but not a necessity as full training will be provided

If you care deeply, Bluebird Care makes sure you have the time you need to do what you do best, the training so you can keep doing it better and the rewards that delivering such high-quality care deserves.

Bluebird Care Newport & South Monmouthshire is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DBS checking and references will be undertaken in line with government regulations and recruitment best practices.

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