Location: Littlehampton
Hours: 36 hours per week (three shifts a week) from 20:00 to 08:00.
Salary
- New to Care: A GBP 13.67 per hour on weekdays, A GBP 14.67 on weekends, and A GBP 15.67 for overtime (non:medication trained).
- Care Assistant with less than 18 months experience: A GBP 13.79 per hour on weekdays, A GBP 14.79 on weekends, and A GBP 15.79 for overtime (Medication trained).
- Care Assistant with more than 18 months experience: A GBP 13.90 per hour on weekdays, A GBP 14.90 on weekends, and A GBP 15.90 for overtime (Medication trained).
- Care Assistant with NVQ Level Two: A GBP 14.02 per hour on weekdays, A GBP 15.02 on weekends, and A GBP 16.02 for overtime.
- Care Assistant studying or with an NVQ Level Three: A GBP 14.12 per hour on weekdays, A GBP 15.12 on weekends, and A GBP 16.23 for overtime.
We are a well:regarded residential home based in Littlehampton and are currently seeking a reliable and compassionate Day Care Assistant to join our dedicated team.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with night:time routines, including preparing for bed and morning wake:up support.
- Provide personal care as required, ensuring dignity and respect at all times.
- Carry out regular checks on residents throughout the night, responding to any needs promptly.
- Administer appropriate support with continence care, following care plans and protocols.
- Monitor and record any changes in residents conditions and report to senior staff.
- Respond promptly and efficiently to call bells and resident needs.
- Assist in repositioning residents as needed to prevent discomfort and pressure sores.
- Maintain a calm and reassuring presence, providing emotional support when required.
- Ensure the home remains clean, tidy, and hazard:free throughout the night.
- Comply with all safeguarding policies and procedures.
- Be aware of and adhere to the Emergency Plan and Fire Procedures.
- Complete all required documentation and handover reports for the day staff.
- Follow care plan updates, system communications, and instructions from senior staff.
- Undertake all mandatory training and any additional training as required for professional development.
- Always uphold residents confidentiality and the organisations policies.
Benefits
- Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
- Sick pay benefit scheme
- Paid breaks
- Healthcare benefits
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Home and Electronics Scheme
- Paid DBS checks
- Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
- Uniforms provided
- Performance bonuses
- Paid induction and training time
- On:the:job development
- Support with the Care Certificate
- Supervision and appraisal meetings.
- Qualifications sponsorship and support
- Career pathways
- Pension contributions
- Long service award
- Refer:a:friend scheme
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