Care Assistant - Nights

Job summary

Our stunning care home Adel Manor Care Centre is a purpose-built facility which is located in the popular location of the northern suburb of Leeds, West Yorkshire. The home is registered to provide care to 74 residents who have a variety of needs including residential, nursing and dementia residential. The home reflects the Lovett Care vision of providing the highest standards of safety, comfort and care. We invest in the latest technology and offer a purposeful programme of daily activity and gentle exercise to enhance the experience, care and wellbeing of our residents. All team members are hand selected for their warmth and passion, they have a full induction and ongoing training from our in-house trainers. Across Lovett Care all of our staff are paid the national minimum wage or above.



We are seeking to appoint a kind, caring and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team on nights. You will deliver quality of care to residents in line with agreed Care Plans. You will contribute to the efficient and effective running of the Care Home. We have a full time contract available with an hourly rate of £12.45! Shift times are 1945-0800 on a 2 week rolling rota week one will be Monday, Tuesday, Saturday and Sunday week two will be Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.


Role Responsibilities:


• To deliver “hands on” care to residents in a person centred way.

• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life.

• Model best practice when delivering care.

• Assist residents in all aspects of their physical, emotional and spiritual care needs in line with agreed care plans.

• Contribute to the daily records of residents.

• Contribute to effective teamwork and undertake tasks delegated to you efficiently and effectively.

• Take responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of adults that the post holder is responsible for or comes into contact with.


Skills and experience required:


• Experience at Care Assistant level in a care environment is preferable

• Care certificate of equivalent or a willingness to achieve this in the first 12 months of employment

• Evidence of good care practice knowledge relating to the care of older people

• Demonstrate a sound knowledge of the 6 principles of care and how they underpin the delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.

• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team

• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence



The Benefits


Opportunities to progress through our career paths into more senior and management roles


• Bank holiday and overtime enhancements

• 5.6 weeks annual leave per annum

• Paid DBS

• Uniform provided

• Paid training

• Refer a friend referral scheme, for the following roles only – Registered Nurse, Team Leader / Senior Care Assistant and Care Assistant

• Excellent induction programme for new starters

• A rewarding career with lots of opportunities to progress within the company

• Ongoing support and training for nationally recognised qualifications

• A competitive rate of pay

• Cycle to work scheme

• Wellbeing programmes

• Recognition awards – employee of the month and golden tickets

• Ongoing career development

• Travel plan – walk or ride a bike and get a free meal that day

• Pension scheme

• Early Pay - access to your money as you earn (pay advance)


This position is subject to a DBS check