Night Carer

Woodlands Care home support up to 51 residents with varying needs, as well as supporting different stages of dementia care. We are looking for a caring and hard working person to join our team for 24 hours a week (2 x 12 hours shifts). We are situated directly across from the railway station allowing for easy commuting for our staff.

**Job Overview**:

- To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer
- To support and enable Service Users to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual
- To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

**Responsibilities and Duties of the Job**

Role Specific Duties:

- Ensure Service Users are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
- To contribute to the efficient running of the service
- Support Service Users to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
- Ensure Care Plans and other information about how to support Service Users are followed
- Be responsible for informing the Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Service Users
- Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of those individuals they support

**Working with Others**:

- Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Woodlands Care Home
- Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Service Users
- If desired by the Service User, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

**Leading by Example**:

- Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
- Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

**Personal Responsibilities**:

- Knowledge of, and work within, the Fundamental Standards
- Understand the regulatory framework that governs the service, including the role of CQC and their requirements
- Commit to achieving the relevant qualifications commensurate with the role
- Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
- Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
- Be open to learning opportunities

**Salary**: £11.44 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Night shift

Work Location: In person