Job Description

Purpose of the Role:

To provide excellent care and support to residents, making sure they feel safe, respected, and well looked after

Main Duties:

Personal Care:

Help residents with tasks like washing, bathing, dressing, and using the toilet. Always follow their individual care plans and be kind and supportive.

Legal and Safety Compliance:

Understand and follow all safety and care regulations (like Health & Safety laws, COSHH, Care Standards).

Care Planning & Medication:

Help create and maintain each resident's care plan. You may also give medications (if trained and required) and record this properly.

Teamwork with Other Professionals:

Work with doctors, nurses, or therapists to make sure each resident gets the care they need.

Monitoring Well-being:

Watch for any changes in residents' physical or mental health, report any issues right away, and keep records updated.

Confidentiality:

Keep all personal information about residents private.

Emotional & Social Support:

Be patient and understanding. Encourage residents to join in activities and outings, helping them stay socially and emotionally healthy.

Housekeeping Support:

Change beds, tidy rooms, do light cleaning, and report any maintenance issues to help keep the home clean and welcoming.

Meal Assistance:

Help serve meals and drinks politely and support residents who need help eating or drinking.

Team Contribution :

Attend training and meetings to help you improve and support the team.

Safeguarding:

Report any signs or suspicions of abuse immediately to your manager, who will escalate it to the board.

Extra Responsibilities:

Mandatory training is up to date. Personal accountability for own training and development needs

What You Need:

Good numeracy and literacy skills. A warm and friendly disposition. Good communication skills, able to put others at ease. A strong team worker. Reliable and punctual. Willingness to develop new skills.

Please note: All applicants must be based in the UK and be fluent in English

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to 13.30 per hour

Expected hours: 42 per week

Physical Setting:

Care home
Shift:

Night shift
Work days:

Every weekend Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person