This position will include an additional 2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as 1000.00 on joining and 1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency.
Employment Type:
Permanent, Full Time, Nights Only
The Role
As a Night Senior Care Assistant, you will provide high quality, individualised care and support to residents during the night time, promoting each person's privacy, dignity and independence, be responsible for supervising and leading the shift and team members, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.
Whether you are carrying out a direct observation on a care assistant supporting someone to have a late night snack, checking that a resident's turning chart has been completed, giving a detailed handover to the morning team, or assisting a resident to get ready for bed in the evening, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.
Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
Do you have good team leading, delegation and organisational skills?
Have you completed, or are you currently undertaking your L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care?
Are you caring, warm and understanding?
Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?
If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?
Requirements
Essential:
At least 2 years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential care
Completed an L3 NVQ/Diploma in Health and Social Care
A compassionate and caring nature
Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
Ability to lead and motivate staff members
Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
A flexible approach to working hours
Why work for us?
Paid Breaks (worth circa. 70p per hour based on a 12 hour shift)
Occupational sick pay
Free meals on shift in care homes
Annual pay reviews
Life Insurance
Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
Recruitment referral fee
Blue Light discounts
Free DBS Check and NMC PIN cost reimbursed
Salary sacrifice schemes
Access to Wagestream - access to earned wages before payday and schemes to help you save.
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.