Night Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A leading care organization in Greater London is looking for a dedicated Night Care Assistant. You will provide essential support to elderly residents during night shifts, from 8pm to 8am. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care and welfare needs, developing supportive relationships, and helping residents feel at home. No prior experience is necessary, as comprehensive training will be provided. The role offers competitive pay and many benefits, including generous paid leave and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Generous paid leave

Comprehensive induction

Learning and career development opportunities

Occupational sick pay

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Cycle-to-work scheme

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Natural calling to care and passion for providing exceptional care.
• Willingness to undergo training for Night Care Assistant role.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and medical needs.
• Build professional and emotional support relationships with residents.
• Develop and maintain residents' care plans.

Skills

Empathy

Building relationships

Sensitivity

Job description

Lee House is an attractive residential care home located in Wimbledon offering care and support to residents over the age of 65. The home has been carefully designed to offer comfortable accommodation which includes single occupancy bedrooms each with en‑suite facilities, a pleasant lounge, dining room and garden. Facilities are also available for family or friends to stay overnight. Residents may personalise their room with small items of furniture and ornaments to promote familiarity.

The Role Of Night Care Assistant

This role is for a contract of 30 hours a week. This will include alternate weekend shifts. Shift times: 8pm-8am.

• 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 shifts as a Night 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.

Pay & Benefits

Starting hourly rate: £13.31-£13.66. At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually.
• Generous paid leave
• Comprehensive induction
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• 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 Night Care Assistants.

Don’t worry if you have no experience as a Night Care Assistant - we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care and you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families and friends.

How To Apply

If you think this sounds like you, please click 'apply now' to upload your CV and covering letter, to be considered for interview.