Join to apply for the Night Care Assistant role at Dovehaven Care Homes.
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.
This range is provided by Dovehaven Care Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Base pay range
Dovehaven Care Homes is recruiting a Care Assistant to join our team at Marsh House, Ulnes Walton Lane, Leyland. We currently have two positions available: working days 7.30am-1.30pm, 18hrs contact x2, or nights 7.30pm-11.30pm, 16hr contact x2, with every other weekend involved.
To see the Home, follow this link: https://youtu.be/8yPF1_GFvoc
Marsh House is a residential care home catering for up to 33 residents. The home specializes in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity, and respect through positive risk-taking and empowerment.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will assist other staff in the running of the Home and maintain high standards of care and service towards residents, relatives, visitors, and staff. You will provide a range of personal and practical care to our residents.
Duties and Responsibilities
* Demonstrate compassion and empathy in caring for older people, through previous roles in social care or other roles.
* Be self-motivated, resilient, and well-organized.
* Be dependable, able to work well under pressure, and flexible to meet the needs of residents and the Home.
Skills and Experience
* Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
* Committed to providing service excellence.
* Effective communication skills.
* Ability to provide emotional and social support.
* Dedicated to high standards of care, promoting dignity and respect.
* NVQ Level 2 in health and social care is desirable.
In return, we offer
* Fortnightly pay.
* 28 days of annual leave (pro-rata).
* Free parking.
* Cost of DBS check.
* Comprehensive induction.
* Ongoing training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy.
* Uniform provided.
As part of our recruitment process, you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. The code of conduct can be found here: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice
If you share our values, you will be supported by induction, training, and development throughout your career with us.
#DHOR
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
#J-18808-Ljbffr