Care Assistant - Nights

For over 70 years, Abbeyfield has been a charity that provides housing and care for elderly people across the UK.

Halcyon House is a nursing home for older people in the heart of the village of Formby in Merseyside.

Rate of Pay: £12.58 p/h

We operate 12 hour shifts from 8pm - 8am. Ideally, you would wish to work either 2 or 3 nights a week, totalling 24 or 36 hours a week.

The Role of Care Assistant - Nights

• As one of our highly valued Care Assistants, you'll be at the front line of care delivery.
• You’ll help residents with their individual care needs, such as personal care, medical care and following social interests.
• You’ll build a special bond with each resident, and give professional and emotional support during difficult times, such as periods of illness.
• Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. 
• Importantly, you’ll help make them feel at home.  You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices; their dignity and independence.
• You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Pay & Benefits

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• £12.58 p/h - £12.85 p/h pay, benchmarked annually.
• 31 days paid leave, including bank/public holidays
• Comprehensive induction
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• An employee assistance programme
• Cycle-to-work scheme
• Shop and save vouchers
• Striving for independent accreditation as a menopause friendly organisation
• Opportunity to obtain Blue Light Card discounts

About You

• Are you sensitive, empathetic and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield!  
• Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of care assistants.