Care Assistant Nights – Bank

Job Description

Care Assistant Nights – Bank

Reference: JUN

Expiry date: 22:59, Fri, 31st Jul 2026

Location: Lasswade

Salary: Competitive

Benefits: Pension, Health Assured, Bonus Scheme

Full time hours available.

The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature and kind.

Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued. Full training can be provided for the right applicant.

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for normal health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• To attend any in service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.

As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have:

• Previous experience of care work in a hospital, care or nursing home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.
• NVQ2/SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family:

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications learn while you earn.
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.