Night Care Assistant

7 months ago

Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time

**Night Care Assistant**

**Salary: Band**:4, £23,130 - £24,362 p.a. (£17,191 - £18,106 for 27.5 hours) plus 33% shift enhancement added for nights

**Hours**:Part time**:

- **An average of 27.5 hours per week - hours will be worked over 2-week rota which may include weekends and bank holidays.

**Portsmouth City Council**

At Portsmouth City Council we're all about developing our staff, because we want to build a bigger and better city but we need the best employees to do so.

With a little over 207,000 residents and 8,000 businesses throughout this city, this unitary authority's main goal is to ensure the best care and development of all those within the city. From customer service to multi-million-pound projects, our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

**The Service**

Harry Sotnick House is a busy 46 bed nursing unit located on the ground floor of the building.

We are fully committed as a team and are involved in all aspects of our resident's lives. It can be hard work and mentally and physically strenuous but rewarding for the right person with the right skills and values. We provide person centred care to our residents and encourage them to make choices as part of helping them maintain their independence as much as possible. We encourage activity-based care.

As a service we take pride in our work by valuing others, focusing on what's important so that we make a real and positive difference.

**Your New Role**

Using a person-centred approach, you will look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of service users. This will include personal care, assisting clients at mealtimes and all aspects of daily living. You will be providing person centred care in the form of social activities which promotes the resident's mental health and wellbeing and improves their quality of life.

You will be a key worker to specific residents taking responsibility to ensure information about their health and wellbeing is recorded on the daily record sheets and communicated to the assistant managers as per our legal requirement under the Care Quality Commission (CQC) to meet our fundamental standards. You will look after the needs of a diverse group of service users with a wide range of care needs, including challenging behaviour.

It will be your responsibility to ensure monitoring and hourly checks with detailed recording on daily record sheets are carried out on residents and their care needs are met.

This role will include some person moving and handling duties and there will be the need for light food preparation.

**_Please view the full details on the role _**_here _**_. _**

**What you'll need to succeed**

You will have patience and empathy as well as an understanding of the needs of people with different types of dementia and physical disabilities. With an understanding of the importance of a person's privacy, dignity, privacy and choice you will have good literacy, verbal and communication skills and the ability to work independently using your own initiative to make decisions and the ability to deal with emergencies in a confident manner. You will have experience in a caring role, paid or unpaid, and will be required to take part in training and development which will contribute towards you framework and study for QCF at level 2/3 or equivalent. You will be required to undertake the Care Certificate within your probationary period.

**_Please view the full details of the role _**_here _**_as well as details of what you need to demonstrate in order to fulfil the role. _**

**You will need to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK. No post will be offered without it.**

**What you'll get in return**

We really appreciate our employees and fully realise they are essential to our success and look to offer an inclusive, supportive working environment where employees can reach their potentials with a healthy work life balance, offering the following rewards:

- Generous annual leave (27 days per year rising to 31, pro rata for part time hours) with the potential to purchase additional leave.
- A fantastic pension which allows you the opportunity to pay in more for that greater return.
- Flexible working hours.
- Access to a wide range of training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
- Extensive wellbeing support through the Employee Assistance Programme
- Discount on travel, travel loans and the bike loan scheme
- Discounts on a wide range of goods and services - access a range of discounts and offers from thousands of restaurants, shops and more.

**Application process**:
Remember to demonstrate why you are suitable against each of the points described in the 'Who is the Person' points on the Job Profile using examples from your experience or transferable skills. This might be through qualifications or descriptive examples from your work / personal experience, which clearly illustrates what you did and the effect it had. This is important or you

  • Night Support Care Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Acuity Care Group Full time

    Job Title: Night Support Care Assistant">About the Role: We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Night Support Care Assistant to join our team at Acuity Care Group. As a Night Support Care Assistant, you will be working with an individual living in Portsmouth who requires 24 hour support due to epilepsy and PEG medication. This is a rewarding...

  • Night Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom The Haven Rest Home Full time

    Are you a caring, kind, compassionate individual who would like to make a difference to the lives of elderly people? We are seeking individuals who are committed, reliable and hardworking, to join our friendly team, in Drayton, Portsmouth. The Rest Home is a family run business, established in 1982. **To be worked on a two week rolling rota basis 8pm-8am...

  • Night Shift Care Worker

    1 week ago

    Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Acuity Care Group Full time

    Job Title: Night Shift Care WorkerWe are looking for a reliable and caring Night Shift Care Worker to join our team at Acuity Care Group. This is an excellent opportunity to provide vital support to an individual living in Portsmouth, who requires 24 hour care due to their condition.About the Role:Deliver exceptional care and support to an individual living...

  • Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Pharmakia Group Full time

    **Care Assistant** We have both full and part-time roles available, accommodating various shifts, including days and nights. We prioritize flexibility, so whether you prefer reduced hours or a contract exceeding 40 hours, we can accommodate your preferences. **Why Join Us?** - Full and part-time roles with great flexibility. - Supportive environment for...

  • Health Care Assistant

    6 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Beaconsfield Care Ltd Full time

    **Job description** We are looking to recruit reliable, enthusiastic and caring people who want to make a difference. As a **Care Assistant**, you will be responsible for various tasks within the care home. You will be required to work independently and part of a team. Also, able to encourage and support residents with Mental Health problems to have as...

  • Night Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Portsmouth City Council Full time

    **Night Care Assistant (Harry Sotnick House)** **Salary**:Band 4 £21,205 - £22,437 p.a. plus 33% shift enhancement added for nights **Contract**:Permanent Part time **Hours**:An average of 27.5 hours per Hours will be worked over 2-week rota which may include weekends and bank holidays. **Portsmouth City Council** At Portsmouth City Council we’re...

  • Companion Care Worker

    3 days ago

    Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Cera Care Full time

    About Cera CareCera makes caring easier with Cera Tech. Our technology streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role - caring for our clients.Job DescriptionYour responsibilities may include assisting with personal care, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping...

  • Compassionate Home Care Assistant

    4 days ago

    Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Assisting Hands Home Care Full time

    Are you a compassionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career in home care? We are seeking a Certified Night Shift Healthcare Professional to join our team at Assisting Hands Home Care.About the Role:This is a unique opportunity to work as a nighttime caregiver and support worker, providing essential care and assistance to our clients in the...

  • Night Care Assistant- Full

    3 days ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Skycare Full time

    **Care Assistant Full & Part-time, 36-24 hour per week** Care Home in Portsmouth, PO6 Pay rate at £9.70 - £10.0 per hour Long shifts, 12-hour shifts, 8am-8pm/ 8pm-8am **Full Job Description** **The opportunity** At our beautiful 60- bed residential, nursing & dementia care home in Portsmouth area looking for **Care Assistants - Full - time **to join...

  • Home Care Specialist

    14 hours ago

    Portsmouth, Portsmouth, United Kingdom Assisting Hands Home Care Full time

    Job OverviewAt Assisting Hands Home Care, we're dedicated to providing exceptional care to our clients. We're seeking a compassionate and skilled Nurse Assistant - Night Shift to join our team.

  • Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Trustmark Care Full time

    Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference to people's lives in **Portsmouth and surrounding areas**? As a **Care Assistant, Support Worker or Carer** you will work directly with vulnerable adults to support their daily activities in a person-centred manner, to empower, promote well-being and encourage independence. **Experience in care is...

  • Health Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Eviso Ltd Full time

    **Job Role: Care Assistant** **Care Residential/Nursing Home** **Location - Portsmouth/Southampton** **Pay rate: £10ph - £12.50ph** **Available work - Days, Nights, Weekends (Flexible** **Job details**: You will be working as part of a team to assist residents and care home staff with everyday tasks including, bathing, dressing, feeding and assisting in...

  • Home Care Assistant

    7 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Trustmark Care Full time

    Are you looking for a career that makes a real difference to people's lives in **Portsmouth and surrounding areas**? As a **Care Assistant, Support Worker or Carer** you will work directly with vulnerable adults to support their daily activities in a person-centred manner, to empower, promote well-being and encourage independence. **Experience in care is...

  • Health Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Firstcall 247 Limited Full time

    Job description Firstcall 247 Limited is currently seeking experienced (preferably 3 - 6 months) health care assistants to work in residential and nursing homes in and around **Moorings Way, Portsmouth (United Kingdom)**. You will be working with various clients who have; dementia, Alzheimer’s, learning disability, end of life care, etc... We are looking...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    2 hours ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hartford Care Full time

    Senior Care Assistant This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply. The Senior Care Assistant Role Hartford Care is growing and so are our Care Homes....

  • Care Assistant

    2 days ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Helping Hands Full time

    At Helping Hands, we’ve been providing home care for over 30 years, so we know what it takes to deliver exceptional care. But we also take care of our own - those who go above and beyond every single day for our customers. Care assistants cover all manners of support for others - from companionship and days out to personal care and housekeeping. If...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hartford Care Full time

    This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply. Employment Type: Working Days 30 hours per week The Role As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will...

  • Senior Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom Hartford Care Full time

    This position will include an additional £2,000 attraction payment which will be paid as £1000.00 on joining and £1000.00 on completion of the probationary period. This will only be valid for direct applications not through an agency. T&C's apply. Employment Type: Working Days 30 hours per week The Role As a Day Senior Care Assistant, you will provide...

  • Senior Health Care Assistants

    7 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom S.N.G Healthcare Limited Full time

    **JOB TITLE **- Senior Health Care Assistant **Location -PO3** **Salary - **£12.35 - £12.85( £13.85 Weekends) SNG Healthcare Recruitment Agency are delighted to be representing their client and supporting the recruitment of this role. **MAIN PURPOSE** To contribute to and have responsibility for providing quality social and vocational care for users...

  • Veterinary Care Assistant

    8 months ago

    Portsmouth, United Kingdom The Pet Vet Full time

    Job Advert We’re on the lookout for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our nursing team at The Vet Portsmouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team, dedicated to consistently delivering exceptional clinical care and customer service. **What we’re looking for** We're looking for a Veterinary Care Assistant to join our friendly,...