We are looking for a Night Care Assistant to join our team at St Ann's Care Home in Kettering. The Night Care Assistant will provide the home's residents with a detailed care plan and assist with all aspects of personal care. They will ensure our residents maintain independence and dignity while using a person-centred approach to the care they provide. Rate of Pay Weekday £12.40 Weekends £12.60 Contract Type Permanent Contract Hours 36 Hours - Alternate Weekends Kettering - St Anns Care & Wellbeing Working in care can be challenging, but it's also one of the most important and rewarding roles that you can have. When you join the B&M Care family, you will be joining a welcoming, compassionate team who are all there to support you every step of the way with our 'whole home approach'. Night Care Assistant Duties and Responsibilities To perform care duties and assist with cleaning duties throughout the duration of the entire night shift as the night shift is a waking duty. To provide the care detailed in the residents individualised care plan using a person centred approach To work in line with the Company's culture and ethos promoting Commitment, Connection and Compassion within daily duties. To ensure that the Mobile Care Monitoring (MCM) device is used effectively. Supporting residents with all aspects of personal care whilst maintaining and promoting independence and ensuring privacy and respect. To ensure that residents are dressed appropriately and in possession of their individual aids, i.e. dentures, hearing aids, walking frames etc. Ensure that resident's clothes are cared for and clothing that is to be repaired or beyond repair is reported to housekeeping or a family member. Help serve meals to residents as well as preparing and clearing the dining area. Support and assist residents with their meals as required in a dignified and respectful manner ensuring that a pleasant and calm atmosphere is maintained. To observe and report any physical, physiological and emotional changes to the well-being of the resident to a member of the senior team. To identify and meet the social, emotional and cultural needs of residents and participate in the organisation for social and recreational activities. Support residents to use the environment to its full potential including the outside environment taking into account each individuals mobility needs. To undertake the role of the keyworker in relation to each individual care homes guidelines. Making and serving refreshments for residents and visitors as required. Leaving bedrooms to a presentable standard which will include bed making, tidying draws and wardrobes and emptying bins. Assist and promote good housekeeping throughout the home. Toilets and showers are cleaned in compliance with infection control guidelines. Awareness of medication procedures. To ensure that clean clothing and linen are distributed to the appropriate residents and areas. To have a clear understanding of the B&M Care Quality Management System policies and procedures. To be able to produce legible and accurate documentation in relation to care plans and other reporting and recording of information on the Mobile Care Monitoring (MCM) System. To participate and contribute to reviews and assessments. Assist senior staff with the admission of new residents in order to create a welcoming atmosphere and to welcome residents, relatives and friends into the home. To attend all training sessions, supervisions and appraisals. To attend and contribute to all handovers, and staff meetings ensuring confidentiality is maintained at all times. Night Care Assistant Skills, Characteristics and Experience Essential Communicate and interact effectively with both residents and staff. Ability to work as part of a team. Willingness to undertake training Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of residents. Ability to work under pressure and maintain professional throughout. To uphold confidentiality at all times. Desirable Experience of working in a similar role or care setting. A relevant qualification in Health and Social care. A desire to develop within the role. To uphold confidentiality at all times. Benefits of Joining B&M Care Competitive salary £1.00 hourly enhancement for working contracted hours Free and confidential Wellbeing Support Line for all staff members Flexible working options Long Service Awards B&M Care's Gold Rose Staff Recognition Awards Industry-leading training Opportunities to take part in our Leadership Pathway Programme Commitment to you career development Enhanced Bank Holiday & weekend pay Blue Light Card to access 15,000 discounts from large national retailers £250 introduction payment for the new starter and referrer £1.25 hourly rate enhancement for overtime hours Free on-site parking Our Commitment to Equality & Diversity At B&M Care, having a diverse working environment can help us to provide even better care to all residents, regardless of their background. This is why we assess all candidates based on their skills, competencies and successes, irrespective of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, nationality, disability or age. Find out more about Equality & Diversity at B&M Care. Where To Find St Ann's Care Home Email: Phone: 01536 213644 Address: 12 The Crescent, Kettering, NN15 7HW St Ann's Care Home is just a 4-minute walk from Kettering Railway Station. To reach us by car, turn off the A14 onto the A6013. Follow the road around before exiting the roundabout onto Northfield Avenue. Find us on Google Maps FAQs about our Night Care Assistant jobs in Kettering When will I hear back about my application? You will receive a confirmation email within 24 hours during the week (or 48 hours if you applied on a weekend). Typically, it takes 1-2 weeks for our team to review applications and send out interview invitations. If you are selected for an interview, you will be notified within this timeframe. After the interview, successful candidates will be contacted within one week, while those not moving forward will be notified within two weeks. Due to the high volume of applications, we may not provide feedback to every applicant that is unsuccessful. Thank you for your patience and interest in joining our team! Can I apply for Night Care Assistant jobs across multiple B&M Care locations? Yes, you can apply for multiple roles across different locations, these will be addressed individually by each Manager. This does mean that you may be contacted multiple times and asked the same questions. What is it like being a Night Care Assistant in a care home? As a Night Care Assistant at St Ann's, you will play an intrinsic role in delivering care to every resident, helping to make them feel valued, respected, and at home. From supporting residents with their night time routines and assisting at mealtimes to administering medication and responding to their needs throughout the night, you will be a friendly, familiar face for all our residents. The role can be emotionally challenging, but it's equally rewarding. You'll become a trusted figure for residents as well as a member of a supportive, welcoming team and work to build a welcoming community at St Ann's Care Home.