Home Care Assistant - Nights

Job summary

Waking nights - 2 nights per week 

You must have some experience in care. You will be working with one service user who may sleep during your visit but who cannot be left alone. You will not be able to sleep during the visit and will have some tasks to carry out besides being there for the service users when he/she needs you. 

We are looking for a caring, compassionate and dedicated person to join our professional team at East Midlands Homecare. Full training will be provided and you will have the opportunity to complete a diploma or apprenticeship in Health and Social Care. You will be working in a dynamic, rewarding and fully supported environment with a team who enjoy making a huge difference to the lives of people in the local community who need a little help.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
• Full shifts – we don’t do split shifts
• Full (paid) induction training
• Opportunity to achieve a funded diploma / apprenticeship
• Regular paid update training for all staff
• In house career progression opportunities
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Pension scheme with 3% employer contribution
• Free uniform, PPE, DBS check
• Generous tax free mileage allowance (approx 40p per mile)
• You will be paid whilst attending all training and meetings
• Refer a friend scheme - £300 bonus paid for successful recruitment
• FREE Blue Light Card
• Annual pay reviews

YOUR ROLE

Working in care, no two days will be the same and your role will be exciting and varied. Each of our clients have their own personal Plan of Care where you will find not only their practical requirements but also their likes, dislikes, lifestyle choices and support network details.
Some of our main responsibilities are listed below, but the list is not exhaustive.
• Assisting with personal needs inc washing and dressing, skincare, oral care
• Continence management and catheter care
• Medication administration and management
• Food preparation and nutritional support
• Assisting with mobility and using appropriate equipment
• Monitoring health and wellbeing and supporting emotional needs
• Assisting with household needs such as laundry and shopping
• Keeping accurate records and reporting issues promptly
• You need to be a caring and compassionate individual who is committed and enthusiastic
• You need to work well in a team and also be pro-active and responsible when working alone.

ABOUT US

East Midlands Homecare is a local family run care provider who have been supporting people in the community for over 24 years. We work closely with Derbyshire Social Services and the Care Quality Commission. We pride ourselves on providing the very best level of care in the local community and are highly recommended by our clients. Our team of care workers assist people to live and enjoy life to the full, regardless of illness or disability. We treat people with respect and dignity at all times and always offer a flexible service with as much choice as possible.

We respect privacy and dignity and promote independence and choice in everything we do. We take time to get to know our clients so that we can provide a personal service and support them not just with day to day care, but also socially and emotionally. As part of our dedicated team, you will make a real difference to people’s lives.

We are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme