Night Care Assistant

Care South; Poole; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care charity seeks compassionate individuals for the Night Care Assistant role at Alexandra House in Poole. You'll deliver person-centered care, support residents' independence, and build meaningful relationships. Experience isn't necessary as full training will be provided. The role offers flexible shifts with competitive pay and various benefits, including a shopping discount card. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of residents.

Benefits

Blue Light Shopping Discount Card

Reward and Recognition Schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Industry Based Qualifications

Qualifications

• Genuine desire to positively impact residents' lives.
• Natural compassion necessary for caregiving.
• No prior care experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver person-centered care to residents.
• Encourage residents' independence and support them.
• Regularly check and assist residents as needed.
• Provide personal care, including washing and dressing.
• Build relationships and offer companionship.
• Foster a friendly atmosphere within the home.

Skills

Compassion

Understanding others

Communication

Job description

Night Care Assistant – Alexandra House Residential Home

Location: Alexandra House Residential Home, Poole, BH14 9EW

Pay: £12.50-£12.75 per hour + paid breaks

Full-time and part-time positions available

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Care Assistant to join the team at Alexandra House, our residential care home located a short distance from Ashley Road, the hub of Parkstone, Poole, Dorset.

As a not-for-profit charity within Social Care, we focus on the reward and recognition of all our people. Our benefits include:

• Blue Light Shopping Discount Card
• Reward and Recognition Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Industry Based Qualifications

What you will be doing

• Identifying the needs & abilities of our residents and delivering excellent person centred care.
• Supporting & encouraging our residents to remain as independent as possible.
• Checking on residents on a regular basis - moving & positioning if required
• Providing elements of personal care including washing & undressing where needed.
• Building relationships and providing companionship - getting to know our residents!
• Working in a team to create a cooperative, friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the home.

Who we are looking for

We want you to have a genuine desire to make a positive impact on the lives of our residents. You’ll need to be naturally compassionate and understanding of others.

Previous care experience is not essential (you may have been inspired by looking after a family member) or you may be seeking a rewarding role. A full induction and training programme will be provided to support you.

If this sounds like you then we would love for you to join the team!

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship.

About Us

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: Care South – about us section.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.