Night Care Assistant

at  South Gloucestershire Council

HOW YOU’LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Alexandra Way Care Home is owned and run by South Gloucestershire Council and provides accommodation and personal care for older people assessed as in need of residential care. Alexandra Way can accommodate up to 43 residents.
In these extraordinary times you really can make a difference to the vulnerable residents living in our care home. You will be a valuable member of the night shift team, ensuring the comfort and safety of those who need our assistance.
You will make a difference by developing and maintaining a supported living environment for elderly residents. This job is very rewarding, you will help them keep their independence whilst providing physical, social and emotional support.
This is a limited term contract until end of March 2025 covering a 4 week rota working 2 nights per week.

WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU

• You will be committed to obtain a relevant vocational qualification, if not already achieved, e.g. NVQ 2 or equivalent.
• A requirement is to demonstrate knowledge of professional care groups and external contacts e.g. GPs, nursing services, and emergency services.
• You will have the ability and knowledge to manage challenging behaviour.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice.
• You will demonstrate knowledge of specialist equipment and an awareness of manual handling techniques.
  Please note that due to the nature of this role it is a requirement of employment that an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is obtained for this post.

• Your main role will be to support and assist the residents in their personal care needs in accordance with their individual support plans and supporting those experiencing a change in their care requirements. This may involve helping them to the toilet or administering/ assisting them with taking their medication.
• You will help people to maintain and develop their personal skills and will use your caring and creative personality in delivering a variety of activity programmes to promote independence.
• You will be expected to maintain appropriate records including daily record and support plans. Any changes to these plans, part of your job will be to support the individual to enable them to maintain and develop their personal skills.
• It will be a responsibility to carry out nightly health and safety checks i.e. ensure the building is locked and secure, windows closed and building free of hazards e.g. lights, heaters and cookers switched off.