Temporary Part Time Night Care Assistant

5 September 2016
Temporary
Part Time
31.5
36 months
Leivers Court, Douro Drive, Arnold, Notts, NG5 8AX
£7.76 - £8.39 per hour: A Living Wage Allowance is payable on all hours worked to bring the pay rate for this post up to a minimum of £8.25 per hour, the maximum rate of pay is £8.39 per hour

Leivers court is a 38 bedded residential home for the elderly You will need a commitment to and interest in providing for the needs of older people while promoting and maintaining independence, provide personal care where appropriate and contribute to individual care plans.

Good communication skills and an ability to work within a team are essential. You will be sensitive to the needs and feelings of older people and have an understanding of the Department’s equal opportunities policy. Your work will also include a variety of care duties, but also regular fire and security checks and general cleaning duties. Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be given.

You will be supported with a full induction regular supervision and training will be given.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Disabled applicants who meet the essential shortlisting requirements will be guaranteed an interview. A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Therefore, the County Council encourages applications from all, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.

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