Night Care Assistant

Night Care Assistant –

Emily Bray House, Ipswich

£9.80 per hour (£12,103 per year; £19,365 FTE)

23.75 hours per week; permanent

Night shifts; including weekends

Job Ref: EBH058

The Role

As an Orwell Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in the lives of our customers, giving them the choice to stay in the comfort of their own homes and supporting them with everything they need to do to live well.

You will work mostly alone in someone’s home but will be part of a care team for the benefit and wellbeing of all the tenants who live at the service. No two days will be the same and you will receive the learning and development you need to thrive in Orwell.

In caring for our customers, your main duties will include:

personal care
medication administration
supporting people through temporary or terminal illness
helping with eating and drinking
light domestic duties such as bed making
support with social, physical activities and mental stimulation such as hobbies and recreation
All our customers ask is that you have the time to listen, you respect them, and you are understanding and patient.

About you

You will be warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces.

you are a great listener with a caring and supportive attitude
you want to make a difference every day
you focus on the individual and not the routine
you are warm and friendly and have a natural caring nature, great sense of humour and a positive energy that brings a smile to people’s faces
More reasons to apply…

22 days annual leave (pro rata) plus bank holidays
access to the Orwell Rewards platform
free DBS checks, Hepatitis and Flu vaccination
ongoing training and development
Closing date: 18th April 2022

Interviews: 25th April 2022

Full PPE will be provided including certified face masks and will be required to be worn at all times in line with current Public Health England guidelines.

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment. Successful applicants will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.