Night Care Assistant (Adults) HCC622622

Job summary

Here at Hindson House we provide respite services for adults with learning disabilities or physical disabilities. As a Night Care Assistant, youll play a key role in delivering personalised physical and emotional care to the people who stay with us, ensuring their comfort, wellbeing and safety during the night. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

IMPORTANT: Due to the remit of this role to provide personal care to vulnerable women, and hence the sensitive nature of the work, only female applicants can be considered for this post, in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Requirement (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1).

Main duties of the job

• Support at night: Help service users with personal care and taking medication
• Provide person-centred care: Each of our service users is unique, with their own physical, mental, social and emotional needs. Youll focus on their strengths and tailor your approach to meet each persons unique needs
• Promote independence: Encourage service users to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with service users, their families, and colleagues

What were looking for:

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives

• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support

• Respect and patience: Treat service users with dignity and respect and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non-verbal signs
• Working independently: Youll be comfortable working with minimal supervision, assessing and evaluating situations during the night and deciding how to respond

About us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in our service users lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Supportive environment: Work in an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, youll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

For this role youll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

Hampshire County Council

Address

Elizabeth II Court

The Castle

Winchester

Hampshire

SO23 8UB

Employer's website

https://www.hants.gov.uk/jobs (Opens in a new tab)

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