Care Assistant – Nights

Care Assistant

The role of a Care Assistant is to help ensure residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community. The position is based on a rota that may include evening and weekend shifts.

Shift Pattern

Working an average of 42 hours per week, the shift schedule follows a 2‑week rota from 8pm to 8am (12‑hour shifts). In week one there are 3 shifts, and in week two there are 4 shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care, food and drink, and administering medication.
• Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity.
• Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders.
• Support with recreational activities.

Qualifications

• Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained).
• Compassionate, demonstrating integrity by treating residents fairly and with respect.
• Willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet physical, emotional, and social needs of residents.
• Ability to work shifts, including weekends and evenings.

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