Care Assistant - Nights

WorkwithYorkshire has a fantastic opportunity for a Care Assistant for nights to join their client based on the outskirts of York., To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the residents, using a person-centred approach.
Provide a high standard of care in the home at night and undertake certain domestic duties, which can only be performed during night hours.
Provide a safe and caring environment that promotes sleep, and underpins the residents' physical, emotional and psychological well-being.
Offer a high standard of care overnight, including hygiene, continence, mobility, dressing and general care.
Give input into the care and support plans of residents by regularly feeding back to senior staff with any concerns.
Answer emergency call bells or calls from residents immediately and seek further assistance if necessary.

Understanding of the needs of older and vulnerable adults
Experience providing personal care
Confident to work on own initiative, without supervision
Experienced at handling challenging behaviour
Adaptability to rapidly changing situations and behaviour patterns
Knowledge of safe Moving and Handling, basic First Aid, Health and Safety and Risk Assessment procedures.
Knowledge of the social care sector and its procedures.

We will require successful applicants to undertake an Enhanced Criminal Records check via DBS.

This is a permanent position, working from 24 - 36hrs. Hours are 7pm to 7am. A competitive salary is on offer with flexibility on days. Ideally to start as soon as possible.