Bank Night Care and Support Assistant

Bank Night Care and Support Assistant

Baskeyfield House, Stoke-on-Trent

£8.42 to £8.68 per hour (dependent on qualifications) Subject to April 2020 Pay Review

Hours as and when required

Do you need flexibility in the days you work? Our bank contracts allow you to choose from available shifts while giving you the benefits of a consistent work place and the opportunity to build positive relationships with the individuals we support.

We are looking for a friendly and compassionate person to join our small, established team at Baskeyfield House. Our CQC registered Retirement Living service consists of purpose-built, independent living apartments that are ideal for adults over 55 who need access to personalised care and support. Designed to offer comfort, independence and peace of mind, Baskeyfield House has everything our residents need to enjoy a happy, fulfilling retirement.

If you would like to help make a difference to our residents lives, we’d love to hear from you.

Read more about Baskeyfield House here

The role of Bank Night Care and Support Assistant will include:

• Providing peace of mind for all residents by carrying out security checks throughout the night, checking on all buildings and residents
• Responding to calls should a resident need support in an emergency
• Conducting bed calls and morning calls to a high standard
• As a night position, the amount of hands-on care you will be providing is minimal
• This is a lone working position however you will have on-call support

Skills and experiences:

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a strong “can-do” attitude
• Strong organisational skills as well as functional literacy and numeracy
• Ability to react quickly to changing priorities whilst working to deadlines
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care, or willing to work towards

Why work for Sanctuary Retirement Living?

Sanctuary Retirement Living services provide comfort, independence and peace of mind. Residents live independently, safe in the knowledge that support is available in their home should they need it. Spacious apartments with on-site communal facilities create an environment where residents can enjoy healthy, active and independent lifestyles in their later years. Ready to join Sanctuary Retirement Living?As part of our commitment to making Sanctuary Retirement Living a great place to work, we offer you access to a range of great employee benefits and the opportunity to develop and progress within your career. Benefits include:

• Health and well-being plans
• A variety of online discounts and rewards from major retailers
• A wide range of learning and development opportunities

We are proud to support the Department of Health and Social Care’s #everydayisdifferent campaign to encourage more people to apply to work in adult social care. If you’re considering a caring career, we have many rewarding roles at Sanctuary Retirement Living. For more information on the campaign click here

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