Night Care Assistant

Overview

Trosnant Residential Care Home is looking for a reliable, caring and compassionate Night Care Assistant to join our team in Ruthin.

This position is for Sunday nights only, working one 12-hour shift per week from 8:00pm to 8:00am.

As a Night Care Assistant, you will play an important role in ensuring our residents remain safe, comfortable and well supported throughout the night. You will provide person-centred care while promoting residents' dignity, independence and individual choices.

Hours

12 hours per week
Sunday night only
8:00pm – 8:00am

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night.
• Support residents with personal care, continence needs, repositioning and other individual requirements.
• Complete regular wellbeing and safety checks in accordance with residents' care plans.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to call bells and residents requiring assistance.
• Support residents who may be unsettled or require reassurance during the night.
• Follow individual care plans, risk assessments and safeguarding procedures.
• Accurately record all care provided using our Log my Care digital care system.
• Report and document any changes in a resident's health, behaviour or wellbeing.
• Respond appropriately to emergencies and contact senior staff or healthcare professionals when required.
• Maintain residents' dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Complete appropriate light domestic duties to help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment.
• Provide a clear and accurate handover to the day staff at the end of the shift.

Experience & Skills

Previous experience within a residential care setting is desirable but not essential, as appropriate training and support will be provided.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is compassionate, patient and respectful.
• Is reliable and able to work consistently every Sunday night.
• Can work confidently and responsibly during night shifts.
• Has good communication skills.
• Is comfortable using digital systems to record care.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Can recognise and report changes in a resident's health or wellbeing.
• Works well as part of a small and supportive care team.

About the Role

This is a paid, permanent 12-hour-per-week position and would be ideal for someone looking for one regular night shift each week.

You will be joining a small residential care home where providing safe, compassionate and person-centred care to our residents is at the heart of everything we do.

Location: Trosnant Residential Care Home, Ruthin
Hours: 12 hours per week
Shift: Sunday, 8:00pm – 8:00am
Position: Night Care Assistant

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Work Location: In person