Night Support Worker, 33-44 Hours Per Week - Castleford, United Kingdom - Skycare

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1 month ago

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Support worker/Care Assistant

NIGHT SHIFTS - 8pm-8am ,1 position available

33-44 hours per week, one week 3 shifts, the other one 4 shifts


Location:
Normanton, WF6


Job description:
We are looking for Support workers/Care Assistants working 12 hour shifts on a 2 week-rota which includes working alternate weekends to join our care home

We are looking for Care Workers who are:

  • Kind, compassionate, caring, reliable and honest.
  • Looking for the chance to support vulnerable members of the local community, providing a better quality of life.
  • Able to work alternate weekends or one day on every weekend.
  • Willing to undertake Personal Care tasks including bathing and toileting.
  • Comfortable and confident working as part of a team or lone working.
  • Have professional experience as healthcare assistant
As a Care Assistant you will be reliable, friendly and professional. You will be a team player with great communication skills and a flexible approach to work.

Main Roles and Responsibilities

  • To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities.
  • Ensure that residents' physical, social, intellectual, and emotional needs are met and maintain their dignity, choice, independence, and respect at all times.
  • Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual needs.
  • Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying. Assist with last offices.
  • Closely monitor residents who may be confused and or who have behavioural problems.
  • Assist in the promotion of continence.
  • Complete written daily records as instructed and in line with company policy and procedures and assist other carers to complete relevant documentation.
  • Answer the nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
  • Encourage residents to become involved in the home. Welcome and encourage their participation in activities so that they can participate and remain emotionally and intellectually stimulated.
  • Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments and assistance as and when required.
  • Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty.
  • Tidy rooms and do light cleaning duties around the home.
  • Assist residents with eating and drinking and offer assistance as necessary and be aware of swallowing difficulties and all dietary requirements.
  • Understand and ensure the implementation of the Home's Health and Safety, Infection Control and Hygiene policies, and Emergency and Fire procedures.
  • Report to the Home Manager, or the Maintenance Team any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.
  • Contribute to the safeguarding of adults by ensuring you are aware of your role in relation to the company's Safeguarding Adults Policy, taking steps to protect residents from any form of abuse or neglect and use the appropriate reporting systems to inform the home's management of any concerns.
  • Carry out security checks throughout the building and ensure the building is secure at all times.

We offer:
Highly competitive rates of pay (£10.94- £11.924 per hour depending on experience and qualifications).
A free uniform.
Flexible working patterns.
Pension contributions.
Child care voucher scheme.
Refer to a friend bonus scheme.
Training & development opportunities.
A friendly, supportive, team working environment.


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Salary:
£10.94-£11.94 per hour


Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Castleford,

West Yorkshire:
reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)


Application question(s):

  • Are you student or have a skilled worker visa?
  • Do you need sponsorship ?

Experience:

- support worker/care assistant: 1 year (preferred)


Shift availability:

  • Night shift (preferred)
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