Night Care Assistant 

Our client, based on a 68 acre site near Bishop’s Stortford in Hertfordshire, comprises a School, College and Care Home providing specialist services for people with severe epilepsy and other complex medical conditions. The Centre is within a commutable distance of Harlow, Bishops Stortford, Ware, Hertford & surrounding towns. 

Position: Night Care Assistants 
Location: Perry Green, Much Hadham, Bishops Stortford (Commutable form Bishop’s Stortford, Harlow, Stevenage, Chelmsford, Saffron Walden, St Albans, Ilford and surrounding areas) 
Job type: Full Time, Permanent 
Hours: 40 hours over 8 nights (10 hours per night) a full time basis, working on a 4 nights on, 4 nights off shift pattern. Shifts in the Adult Home or College are 21:30 to 07:30. Shifts in the Children’s Home, are 20:15 to 07:15 
Salary: £9.33 - £10.62 per hour, depending on experience 
Benefits: include generous annual leave, life assurance, pension and childcare voucher schemes plus a range of staff discounts for high street stores, leisure, gym & travel offers. We are based in beautiful grounds with free on-site parking. On site accommodation is also available for staff whose home is 50 miles+ from the Centre for up to 24 months. 

About the role: 

Are you a kind, caring and a possible night owl! Are you looking for that rewarding role that will fit in with your busy life? Would you like to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people. Our client has many residents who would appreciate lovely people like you to ensure they are safe and supported at night. 

They have opportunities for Night Care Assistants (permanent and bank) to join their multi-skilled night teams within the Adult Home, College and Children’s Home, providing a high level of care. 

About you: 

Our client is looking for conscientious, committed individuals who are flexible in their approach and wish to work in a challenging role supporting adults who have disabilities. Based either in Adult Services, the Children’s Home, or the College, as a Night Care Assistant you will be looking after adult residents & children during the night period, supporting their emotional well-being, ensuring they are safe and undertaking domestic duties. 

As a recognised Investor in People, our client offers commitment to your CPD, supportive leadership and excellent training including Specialist Epilepsy training. The Centre is not on a public transport route so ideally you would hold a full UK driving licence. 

Our client is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, vulnerable adults and young people. The successful applicant(s) will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check. We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all sections of the community. 

No agencies please. 

You may have experience of the following: Night Care Assistants, Care Assistant, Support Worker, Charity, Charities, Third Sector, Learning Disabilities, Social Care, Voluntary Sector, Mental Health Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Care Staff, Community Development, Care Worker, Vulnerable People, Social Worker, Not for Profit, NFP etc.