Senior Care & Support Assistant - Nights

Overview

Senior Night Care & Support Assistant –

Location:

Abbotsham Bideford, EX39 5BE
. 21.00 hours to 07.00am, alternate weekends off. Pay Rate: £13.25 per hour + paid breaks. This is a role within Care South, a not-for-profit charity focused on rewarding and recognising our people.

We are a residential care home set in 30 acres of North Devon countryside. We work to provide person-centred care and support for residents, with a focus on independence, companionship and a welcoming atmosphere.

• Work alongside a team of Care Assistants to ensure they are supported and have guidance throughout their shift
• Identify the individual needs and abilities of residents to deliver person-centred care
• Support residents to remain as independent as possible
• Provide companionship and get to know residents well
• Act as point of escalation for any incidents or events in the home
• Work with the team to maintain a cooperative, friendly and welcoming home environment

• Someone who is naturally caring and compassionate and can positively impact residents’ lives
• Ability to inspire and nurture the team to be at their best every day
• Completed or working towards an NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Previous care experience with knowledge of care planning and administering medication

• Hours:
  
  21.00 hrs to 07.00am
• Location:
  
  Kenwith Castle, Abbotsham, Bideford
• Alternate weekends off
• Qualifications:
  
  NVQ3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or working towards it
• Pay: £13.25 per hour + paid breaks

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

As a not-for-profit charity, we emphasise HEART values in delivering outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website or contact the recruitment team for questions.