Care Assistant; Nights

This job was published on February 27, 2024.

We are looking for a compassionate and dedicated Night Care Practitioner to join our team at our care home in Felpham, Bognor Regis. The successful candidate will provide high-quality, person-centred care to our residents, ensuring their individual needs are met with dignity and respect. As a Night Care Practitioner at our care home in Felpham, you will be an essential part of a dedicated team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, person-centred care to our residents.

Three or four 12‑hour shifts per week. Hours are from 20:00 to 08:00.

• Care Practitioner studying or with an NVQ Level Three (Medications Trained and Administering): £13.23 per hour on weekdays, £14.23 on weekends, and £15.23 for overtime.
• Care Practitioner studying or with an NVQ Level Two (Medications Trained and Administering): £13.13 per hour on weekdays, £14.13 on weekends, and £15.13 for overtime.
• Care Practitioner with more than 18 months experience (Medications Trained and Administering): £13.02 per hour on weekdays, £14.02 on weekends, and £15.02 for overtime.
• Care Practitioner with less than 18 months experience (Medications Trained and Administering): £12.92 per hour on weekdays, £13.92 on weekends, and £14.92 for overtime.
• New to Care (Non-Medication Administering): £12.81 per hour on weekdays, £13.81 on weekends, and £14.81 for overtime.

• Assist in providing direct care to residents, ensuring their comfort and well‑being at all times.
• Support residents in participating in daily living activities, following their individual care plans.
• Help residents express their personal needs, and respond effectively, especially when communication barriers exist.

• Facilitate and engage in social and recreational activities with residents to enhance their quality of life.
• Accompany residents on outings, providing necessary care and support.

• Follow detailed care plans and complete required documentation accurately and timely.
• Act as a key worker for specific residents as assigned by the line manager, offering personalised care.
• Foster effective communication within the care team to ensure consistent, high‑quality care.
• Participate in handover meetings, care plan updates, and other communication channels to stay informed.

• Respond promptly and efficiently to resident calls for assistance.
• Maintain the care and cleanliness of equipment, ensuring it is safe for use.
• Be aware of and follow the Emergency Plan and Emergency Procedures, including fire safety protocols.

• Complete all mandatory training and participate in ongoing professional development as required by the organisation.
• Stay up to date with the latest care practices and organisational policies.

• Uphold the confidentiality of resident information and the organisation’s operations.
• Comply with all company policies and procedures, ensuring professionalism and adherence to care standards.