Night Care Assistant
1 Days Old
St Elizabeths Centre, Much Hadham, Hertfordshire Pay:
£14.41
£14.97 per hour (£28,105
£29,186 per annum) Hours : 44 hours per week Shift pattern:
4 nights on / 4 nights off Hours : 8:15pm
7:15am Support lives. Create calm. Make nights matter. Looking for a night care role where your calm presence makes a real difference? Join St Elizabeths Centre as a Night Care Assistant and help children with epilepsy and complex needs feel safe, supported and reassured through the night. About St Elizabeths Centre St Elizabeths Centre is a large, values-led charity supporting children, young people, and adults with complex needs, including epilepsy, autism and learning disabilities. Our 60-acre Hertfordshire site includes: Childrens Residential Homes School and College Supported Living On-site nursing, therapy, and education teams Our night teams are vital to keeping children safe, comfortable, and settled. About the Night Care Assistant role As a Night Care Assistant in our Childrens Residential Services, youll support young people aged 519 during the overnight period. This role focuses on: Calm, reassuring presence. Safety and wellbeing monitoring Dignified personal care. Maintaining a peaceful, well-run home environment No previous experience is required
full training is provided. Key responsibilities Providing person-centred overnight care, including personal care and wellbeing checks Monitoring health and responding calmly to any incidents or distress Completing night-time care records and logs accurately Supporting with cleaning, laundry, and light housekeeping Following individual care plans, behaviour support plans, and safeguarding procedures Working as part of a professional multidisciplinary team What were looking for Essential: A calm, caring and professional approach. Ability to remain alert and responsible throughout night shifts. Good written and verbal communication skills Willingness to complete: Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (unless already held) Desirable (but not essential): Experience supporting children or young people. Understanding of epilepsy, autism, or complex needs GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent) Full UK driving licence. Training & development We provide: Full paid induction Ongoing training delivered by our Learning & Development and Nursing teams. Specialist epilepsy and emergency response training Fully funded Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare (mandatory requirement) Regular supervision and peer support Clear progression opportunities What we offer Competitive hourly pay for night work 4 nights on / 4 nights off rota for work-life balance 20% uplift for weekend overtime 25 days holiday + bank holidays Free DBS check Free on-site parking Subsidised staff transport from Harlow, Bishops Stortford, Sawbridgeworth and Stanstead Abbotts Affordable on-site staff accommodation (£200 per month, up to 2 years
role dependent) Blue Light Card discounts Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support Getting here St Elizabeths Centre is in a rural location. Reliable transport is essential, particularly for night shifts. Subsidised staff transport and free parking are available. Apply now. Apply today! Interviews are held on a rolling basis. If you require any adjustments or further information, please contact the Recruitment Team. Safeguarding & inclusion All roles are subject to an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and Investor in People. Night Care Assistant | Childrens Residential Care | Epilepsy | Complex Needs | Hertfordshire #INDCSW REF-225 971
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Social Care
