Night Care Worker

Overview

As a Night Care Worker, you will support older people throughout the night, helping them feel safe, comfortable and well cared for within a calm and homely care setting. Working as part of a dedicated night team, you will provide hands on care, reassurance and practical support, ensuring dignity and wellbeing are maintained at all times. This is a part time role, working 2 or 3 flexible night shifts per week.

• Providing personal care and support in line with individual care plans
• Supporting residents with comfort, repositioning and toileting during the night
• Offering reassurance and emotional support to residents who may be unsettled
• Administering and recording medication where trained and authorised
• Monitoring wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes in residents’ needs
• Completing accurate night time records and handovers
• Maintaining a safe, clean and quiet environment throughout the night

You will be a caring and reliable individual with experience in an older people’s care setting, or a genuine interest in working in care. You will hold an SVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care, or be willing to work towards it. You will be a member of the SSSC and PVG, or willing to join, and comfortable working night shifts on a flexible basis.

A calm approach, good communication skills and a commitment to person centred care are essential.

• A supportive and experienced night team
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Generous annual leave and pension provision
• Access to wellbeing support and discount benefits
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference during the night

If you are looking for a part time night role offering flexibility alongside meaningful work, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and take the next step in your care career.

We offer a range of benefits that you would expect from an organisation that supports others. This includes access to exclusive retail and leisure discounts through a rewards scheme and the Blue Light Discount card. A generous contributory pension plan and death in service benefit are provided. Enhanced family friendly policies and health and wellness support with a health cash plan are available, along with a care concierge service for support with life’s challenges.

We also support training and development, including professional membership fees where applicable.

Cross Reach has been at the forefront of high quality social care for over 150 years, providing loving care and supporting people to live life to the full. We are one of the largest social care providers in Scotland, part of the Church of Scotland, and aim to provide social care services in Christ’s name to those in challenging circumstances.

As the job is performed within a Christian ethos, the role requires you to have a Christian faith and to work within our Christian Ethos. This is an Occupational Requirement under Part 1 of Schedule 9 to the Equality Act 2010. This post requires you to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme and to undertake the necessary vetting checks.

You will also be required to be registered with the SSSC and to ensure you meet the standards for registration.

We have a legal obligation to ensure that we do not employ anyone who does not have permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. We check the entitlement to work for all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

We are committed to attracting, retaining, and developing the best people to build a diverse and talented team. We aim to create an inclusive environment where individuals feel valued and respected and where people can belong, thrive and be their best.

If you have any queries regarding this role or our recruitment process, please contact the Recruitment team at recrui

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We reserve the right to close this advert prior to the closing date. Please complete and submit your application at an early stage.

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