Care Assistant (Mews) - Nights

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced night Care Assistant to support residents within our Dementia unit.

Based at Dunkirk Memorial House, you will work within a team to ensure the smooth day to day running of the unit and in delivering person centred care in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence and well being. At Dunkirk we have an ethos of embracing where our Residents are on their dementia pathway; to reflect this our specialised dementia unit (The Mews) is a very vibrant place full of sensory stimulation promoting meaningful occupation. To assist our Residents with adjusting between night and day our Night Staff wear pyjamas!

Requirements

Ideally you will be educated to NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care equivalent, or working towards this award. You should have previous experience of working in a Care Home with a vulnerable client group. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential and an enthusiasm to learn and develop within this role is required.

Note: Salary includes Night shift allowance of £0.90 per hour.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Here at RBL, we aim to support our people and their wellbeing, with a package including generous paid holiday allowance and pension scheme contributions, and a range of optional benefits and discounts.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: £13.44-£14.10 per hour

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Taunton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Are you able to work night shifts?
• Do you have Care Assistant experience?

Work Location: In person