Night Carer

Night Carer Bank Night Care AssistantLocation: Thornbury, GloucesterPay rate: £13.25 per hour, weekend and NVQ enhancements availableContracted Hours: Bank / FlexibleABOUT THE ROLEAre you an experienced Care Assistant with a preference to work nights?Our care teams make a real difference every day and your professionalism, teamed with kindness and compassion, will be at the core of everything you do. You’ll be responsible for keeping wakeful watch on the security and safety of our residents and the home in general, supporting our residents with their personal care needs, administering medication; alongside providing support with light housekeeping and companionship. You’ll understand that some shifts might be challenging, but you’ll also laugh, have fun and make lasting memories with our residents.In joining us, you’ll also become part of our extended family. You’ll work alongside other team members who are passionate about providing care, warmth and kindness to all those who live and work in our homes.If these shift / hours do not suit you, we can also offer hours on a casual basis that give you flexibility and work life balance. Simply let us know what you are looking for when you apply.Grace Care Centre is a 70 bed Care Home located on the outskirts of the Historic town of Thornbury. The home offers compassionate and personalised 24-hour specialist dementia and residential care in a comfortable, homely setting.AND IN RETURNThe Trust is a great place to work; we’ve been providing care for almost 1, years and we’re currently the second largest not-for-profit provider in the UK. Not-for-profit means that we reinvest every penny we make into our residents, colleagues and the care homes we live and work in. Therefore, we offer a great range of benefits, including a competitive salary, training and development.Here are some of the other benefits you’ll enjoy as a valued member of our team:28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)Higher rates of pay at weekendsWorkplace pensionLife assuranceComprehensive induction, ongoing training and developmentFree uniformFree DBSFree car parkingRefer a Friend scheme rewarding you up to £ for every recommendation you make who successfully starts working for usAccess to our Employee Assistance programmeCare Worker Charity membership for well being and financial aidBlue Light Card and “My Rewards” programme, offering you discounts on shopping, days out, restaurants and much moreABOUT YOUYou’ll have previous experience of either caring for an individual or working in a residential care setting. In addition, you’ll be good at communicating with people, compassionate with a can-do approach and enjoy working as part of a team. You’ll be keen to learn and will want to excel at your job at all times, so we’ll provide all the support you need to continue your career with us - all delivered in a nurturing, engaging and rewarding environment.