Night Care assistant

Care Assistant (Waking Nights) - Swann House

Salary: £12.83 per hour; £ 12,004.31 per annum

(FTE £25,342.44 per annum)

Hours: 18 hours per week

Shifts: 22:00pm -7:00amRef: SH065

Looking for a role where you can truly help people and make a difference?

Join us as a Waking Nights Care Assistant here at Swann House, where our caring team are dedicated to supporting our customers to live comfortably at home with dignity and choice.

About Swann House:

Swann House is situated in the small market town of Saxmundham in the center of Suffolk's Heritage Coast region. Swann House is close to local amenities including a doctor's surgery, cafes and public houses.

Swann House is an Extra Care housing scheme, helping customers to live independently for as long as possible. It gives them the security and privacy of a home of their own, with a range of shared facilities on the premises and 24-hour care services if needed. It also offers couples the opportunity to continue living together.

Follow the link for more information about Swann House,Saxmundham/Orwell-Housing.

Key responsibilities:

• Supporting individuals with daily living activities, which may include personal care, mobility, social engagement, mealtimes and medication.
• Building positive, person centred relationships and offering compassionate emotional support.
• Using clear communication, active listening and strong observation skills, including accurate recording and reporting within care plans.
• Supporting people with a range of health needs, including dementia, mental health conditions and end of life care.
• Maintaining a strong understanding of safeguarding responsibilities and responding appropriately to concerns.
• Contributing to person centered care planning that focuses on each individual's needs, preferences and outcomes.
• This role also requires lone working and the confidence to act on their own initiative.

More benefits of joining :

As well as joining Orwell for our strong values and commitment to person centered support, you'll also benefit from a range of perks designed to help you feel valued, supported, and able to thrive in your role:

• 22 days annual leave (Please note that bank holiday work will be required as part of this role)
• Reward and recognition awards.
• Free DBS checks.
• Cashback Health plan.
• Access to Blue Light Card - membership fees apply.
• Ongoing training and development & opportunities to progress in your role through the Orwell Academy
• Wellbeing programme.

Person Specification

• Care Certificate is desirable.
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social care or equivalent, is desirable.
• Full driving licence is desirable.

Interview Date:To be confirmed

Before applying

Orwell is committed to safeguarding and safer employment and the principles of empowerment.

Please note Orwell Housing Association does not provide visa sponsorship. You must be eligible to work in the UK to apply. You will be required to provide the relevant right to work documentation if successfully appointed to the role.

This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check. All new arrivals to the UK must also provide a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC).

The definition of new arrival is an applicant who has worked or been resident overseas in the previous five years and this includes citizens of the UK who have worked or lived overseas for a continuous period of six months or more.

Apply with Confidence

Orwell is proud to be a Disability Confident Leader. We believe in creating an accessible and supportive environment, where every team member can thrive and contribute. Join us in our commitment to building a workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all individuals to reach their full potential. We actively welcome applications from candidates with disabilities and are dedicated to making reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process to ensure equal access and opportunity for all.

We know that diverse teams drive innovation and deliver better outcomes. Research shows that people from underrepresented groups often hesitate to apply for roles unless they meet every requirement. If you're excited about this opportunity but don't meet every listed qualification, we still encourage you to apply anyway. Your unique experiences, perspectives, skills and most importantly your alignment with our culture and values could be exactly what we're looking for.

We are committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued, respected and supported to succeed.

If there is anything that might prevent you from applying for one of our roles, we want to help remove that barrier. Please contact our Talent team by calling or emailing .

Orwell Housing Association Limited collects and processes personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws. Please see the Privacy Notice -

By applying to this job you agree you have read, understand and accept the content of the Privacy Notice - to the processing of your data as part of this application.

For more information and career guidance, check our career hub.