Job Description

Please note, we are NOT offering sponsorship for this position.

We are currently seeking a Night Carer at Beech House in Thornbury on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.

Bristol Care Homes is a group of four nursing homes in Bristol and South Gloucestershire. We provide top-quality, best value, holistic care to our residents, and are an established company with a good reputation for the care we provide. We take pride in the quality of care we provide and the environment we provide it.

Being a Carer can be a challenging but extremely rewarding career, and we are looking for motivated and enthusiastic individuals looking to either start a new career or move to a new employer who is dedicated to high levels of quality care.

As a Night Carer, you will receive the following benefits:

Great rates of pay with 10% enhancement at weekends
Welcome bonus of £100
Profit share bonus scheme
Excellent induction programme
Excellent training and development opportunities
We have career pathways for carers to work through to qualify as a nurse over time, as you work for us
Rewards scheme
Retail discounts
Employee assistance programme
Cycle to work scheme
Uniform provided

Responsibilities and duties for the Night Carer role are:

Delivering high-quality personal care to our residents
Ensuring that every individual within the home has a personalised and meaningful experience of life.
Participating in nursing procedures to assist our nursing staff
Maintaining the dignity and privacy of residents and respecting their individual needs
Assisting with serving meals and drinks
Assisting with other tasks as requested to ensure the smooth running of the home
Attending and participating in orientation, mandatory and other training as required

Requirements for the Night Carer role:

We are looking for experienced Care Assistants as well as motivated and enthusiastic individuals looking to start a career in care
We offer NVQ Health and Social Care level 2 training for other care staff.

Although we will consider applicants without qualifications or experience, the following would be an advantage:

Experience of working with the elderly, preferably in a care home environment
Level 2 qualification in health and social care or equivalent.

Hours

24 hours per week (2 x 12 hours shifts)
8 pm to 8 am

Pay

As an employee (21 years +) new to care, working alternate weekends, you can expect a starting rate of £12.70 per hour

10% additional pay at weekends
50% extra pay on Bank holidays.

Successful applicants will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Bristol Care Homes and its subsidiary companies are Equal Opportunities Employers, and do not discriminate against individuals on the grounds of race, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

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