Twilight Duty Care Assistant - Palmerston Residential Care Home

All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association do not hold a license to sponsor Working Visa's. Applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply on this occasion. Position: Twilight Duty Care Assistant – Palmerston Residential Care Home Hours: 16 – 20 hrs per week Rate of Pay: £11.44 £12.22 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications) Closing date: 17th February 2025 Employer: Abbeyfield & Wesley Responsible to: Home Manager Key Benefits: Work in a dynamic flagship residential care home with a skilled team. Competitive salary based on experience, qualifications, and length of service. Complimentary uniforms. Competitive holiday entitlement. Additional reward for working on public and bank holidays. Comprehensive training, including access to a Learning Management System. Key Objectives: Participate in delivering care to residents. Ensure all regulatory requirements are met. Consult with residents and senior staff to help develop individual care plans. Work effectively with colleagues to meet residents needs. Main Tasks:Resident Care and Support: Assist residents with all aspects of personal care. Continuously monitor residents health needs with the team. Respect residents choices and independence. Help residents with mobility and other physical disabilities. Serve meals and assist with eating when required. Escort residents to hospital outpatient appointments when necessary. Participate in the key worker system as defined within the home. Encourage residents to engage in home activities. Assist with events and activities at the home. Help prepare, implement, review, and update residents care plans. Perform other reasonable duties as required. General Duties: Follow all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield & Wesley policies. Maintain familiarity with administrative records. Adhere to procedures for accidents and emergencies. Ensure the home is secure while on duty. Report and advise on necessary repairs and maintenance. General Requirements: Flexibility in working hours. Attendance at staff meetings when appropriate. Participation in relevant training and development. Maintain confidentiality at all times. Carry out reasonable duties as requested by the manager. Adhere to safe working practices. Candidate Profile:Essential Requirements: Ability to communicate and interact well with people. Competency in reading, writing, and numeracy. Ability to work well in a team. Willingness to undertake training to achieve QCF Level 2 or equivalent. Empathy and understanding of older peoples needs. Ability to perform all aspects of the role to a high standard. Desirable Requirements: Experience in a similar health or social care role. NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification. Experience working with older people. Evidence of ongoing training and development. Additional Information: This job description is not exhaustive and may be adjusted as required. Abbeyfield & Wesley welcomes applications from all sectors of the community. As this role involves access to vulnerable adults and children, an Enhanced Disclosure Check through Access NI is required. The preferred candidate will receive an offer subject to a satisfactory check, including verification of identity and a full criminal history review. A criminal record will not necessarily bar employment.