Job Description

Description

We are looking for people who are naturally compassionate and passionate about caring for older people. You could help us deliver exceptional care by looking after our residents and treating them like members of your own family.

This position offers a starting salary of

24.12 per hour

(18.09 per hour, plus a

6.03 per hour night shift allowance

).



Are you kind, warm, reliable, and committed, with a passion to help others and a desire to provide high-quality care? If so, this could be the perfect role for you!

Our Night Care Assistants work 24 hours a week across night shifts and are committed to the wellbeing of each resident, looking after any complex needs with real sensitivity.

Night shifts can be challenging, so previous experience is helpful, but what matters most is the right attitude and a willingness to complete full training.

Join a supportive team that treats every resident as a unique individual, with dignity and respect. You'll help residents with their daily living, including personal care, mobility, mealtimes, and social or physical activities -- all while working for an organisation that truly values and appreciates you.

Key Responsibilities

Our Care Assistants are responsible for the provision of efficient and effective care and engagement services, specifically including but not limited to:To provide personal care and support to residents with a range of mobility problems, illness and other disabilities; To encourage social, physical, emotional, intellectual and moral development to enable residents to realise their own potential; To know and understand the care and support of individuals; To undertake tasks detailed in residents' care and support plans using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way; To ensure a safe living environment for the residents, whilst respecting the residents' choices and rights; Maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care, support and tasks undertaken; Keep up to date with residents care plans and acknowledge changes.

Skills Knowledge and Expertise

Experience in a care home or healthcare setting; Excellent communication and team-working skills; Basic keyboard skills desirable; In possession of or commitment to work towards RQF Level 2 Diploma in Adult Care and Level 3 Medication; This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level;

Benefits

At the Parish of St Helier, we value our employees and offer a competitive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellbeing

Comprehensive Cash Health Plan available after successful probation, including: GP consultations: 75 Dental care: 75 Optical services: 75 Dental accident cover: 300 Physiotherapy, acupuncture, or chiropractic treatments: 200 Diagnostic tests & scans: 300 Health assessments: 100
Discounts on gym memberships, spa services, swimming pools, cinema tickets, and more.

Pension

Enrolment in the Public Employees Pension Fund. 7.75% employee contribution matched by a generous 16% employer contribution.

Learning & Development

Access to accredited eLearning modules. Opportunities to study for job-related qualifications through our HR department.

Holiday Entitlement

12 days of annual leave.

About Parish of St Helier

The Parish of St Helier is the largest of twelve parishes in Jersey, providing a range of municipal and other services across the capital of Jersey and the Parish. The Parish works with the Island's Government, other parishes, and the voluntary and community sector, as well as private sector organisations. The Parish delivers services through two main operating divisions, employing over 200 staff and a wide range of honorary and volunteer roles.