Night Care Assistant

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Care and Support - Dounemount Care Home

• Contract:
  
  Full Time
• Salary: £12.70 Per Hour
• Shift type:
  Nights
• Contracted hours: 38 hours
• Location:
  
  outside Macduff, 34‑resident care home offering Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care
• Residential Environment: tranquil setting

Our home you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents. You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home. As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close‑knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritised every day.

• Empower Independence:
  Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
• Personalised Care:
  Follow and support each resident’s personalised care plan, providing hands‑on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
• Health and Well‑Being:
  Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
• Champion Dignity:
  Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
• Social Support:
  Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
• Safety and Comfort:
  Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
• Nutritional Support:
  Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
• Spread Smiles:
  Bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.

• Qualifications:
  
  SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Ideally 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant; welcome those with passion and transferable skills.
• Passion:
  Genuine interest in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Values:
  Integrity, respect, and strong sense of teamwork.

Our care home is part Belsize healthcare, a market leading, family‑owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in. If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you!

Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.

• Pension
• Onsite Parking
• Paid PVG
• Uniform Provided
• 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full‑time contract)