Waking Night Carer

Waking nights 8pm-8am 3 shifts a week, or 3 sleep ins a week (sleep ins will be paid at £50, and paid at the hourly rate when providing personal care, usually 2 hours 8pm-10pm, then 6.30am-8am)

Chantry Court is our first retirement community, and it had been operating in Westbury for over a decade before it was acquired by Untold Living in 2022.

Tucked away in the heart of Westbury, this 68-unit village offers peace and tranquillity close to all the practical amenities the town has to offer. It has a warm, friendly atmosphere developed over years by residents and a long serving team.

Chantry offers a kind and supportive environment where our General Manager and team provide owners and renters with an engaging lifestyle, scalable support packages and the freedom of independent living.

Personal Care & Support:

- Where required, assist residents with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while respecting their dignity and privacy.

- Support residents with medications in accordance with prescribed instructions, ensuring medication records are accurate.

Daily Activities & Social Engagement:

- Encourage residents to maintain their independence and take part in activities, promoting positive social interactions among residents, fostering a sense of community and companionship.

Health & Wellbeing:

- Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns to the Senior Carer or Domiciliary Care Manager promptly.

- Provide emotional support to residents, ensuring they feel valued, respected, and cared for at all times.

Record Keeping & Communication:

- Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records, ensuring all information is documented in accordance with care plan requirements and regulatory standards.

- Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and the wider care team to ensure continuity and consistency of care.

- Report any concerns regarding residents' health, wellbeing, or safety to the Senior Carer or Domiciliary Care Manager.

Security Responsibilities:

- When working a night shift, in addition to standard care duties there is a specific responsibility for ensuring the safety and security of the building. This includes conducting routine checks of entry points, responding to any security concerns or alarms, ensuring doors and windows are secured, and reporting any suspicious activity or incidents as required.

Health & Safety:

- Follow all health and safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors.

- Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment by adhering to infection control practices and promoting good hygiene.

- Ensure that all equipment is used safely and maintained to the highest standards.

Training & Development:

- Participate in ongoing training and development to keep skills and knowledge up to date with care standards, safeguarding policies, and legislation.

- Complete mandatory training as required, including safeguarding, manual handling, first aid, and infection control.

- Work with senior staff to continuously improve the care provided and implement any changes to care plans as needed.

Essential:

- A genuine passion for providing high-quality care to older adults.

- A caring and compassionate nature with the ability to maintain residents' dignity and respect.

- Ability to work well as part of a team and communicate effectively with residents, families, and colleagues.

- Willingness to undertake training and development as required.

Desirable:

- Previous experience in a care assistant role, ideally in a retirement village, nursing home, or healthcare setting (though not essential).

- A good understanding of CQC regulations and how they impact care delivery.

- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable but not essential.