Care Assistant - Nights

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Job description

Job details
Posting date: 10 November 2021
Salary: £9.14 to £10.39 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 10 December 2021
Location: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Company: HCPA
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: HCPA002193

Summary
Job Title: Care Assistant - Night duty
Reference Number: HCPA002193
Company Name: Stagenhoe Neurological Care Centre, Sue Ryder
Shifts Available: Evenings , Nights
Location: Hitchin
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , Physical Disability , Sensory Impairment
Pay/Salary: £9.40 - £9.72 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 8pm to 8am
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract

About the Company
If you are passionate about providing expert and compassionate care, join the team at Sue Ryder's Stagenhoe Park and we'll ensure your job as Care Assistant makes you feel incredible too! With flexible working hours and an excellent personalised training programme this is a wonderful opportunity to develop your skills as a Care Assistant in the specialist field of neurological care.
Stagenhoe is a Sue Ryder specialist neurological care centre based in Hertfordshire, caring for people aged 18 and over who have life-changing conditions affecting the brain and nervous system. We are here for people with degenerative conditions such as Huntington's disease, motor neurone disease, multiple sclerosis and Parkinson's disease - as well as those with acquired conditions resulting from a brain or spinal injury or stroke.

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant - Night duty job?
*£200 retention bonus for level 2 or above in Health & Social Care payable after 6 months probation*
Enhancements:
8.00 pm to 6.00 am (nights) 30%
Friday midnight to Sunday midnight (weekends 45%
Public Holidays 24 hours midnight to midnight 60%

Your benefits:
• 25 days holiday rising to 30 with service plus bank holidays
• Option to buy and sell holiday up to five days
• Private pension matched at 5%
• Enhanced Maternity Benefits
• Cash referral bonus scheme for certain roles
• Carers leave policy
• 24 hour employee assistance line for free advice on work, family and personal life
• PeoplePerks - discounts with hundreds of retailers and services that can amount to an average annual saving of GBP 350
• Staff discount of 15% on new goods at the online shop
• Childcare Vouchers and cycle to work scheme
• Free onsite parking and good transport links
• Subsidised meals
• Staff loans and company car loans
• Free uniform
• Wellbeing centre and free will writing service
• Opportunities to progress through our development framework structure

What does this Care Assistant - Night duty job involve?
• To promote choice in the delivery of care and support. Reviewing and making suggestions to enhance the individuals' experience.
• To ensure accurate reporting and documentation.
• To participate in care planning implementation and review.
• To promote the values, build morale and encourage others to perform to high standards

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant - Night duty job?
Successful applicants will ideally have recent experience in the delivery of care in a similar environment and it is essential you have a minimum of an NVQ 2 in health and social care. More importantly you will be committed to helping people reach their full potential and live full lives.

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