Weekend Night Care Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Weekend Night Care Assistant to join our Care team. Reporting to Registered Manager.
You will be working for the award-winning Care Home in the beautiful village of Otterton, near Budleigh Salterton - The Old Vicarage Care Home, rated 'Outstanding for Caring' by the CQC.
Key objectives of the role
- To provide wakeful night duty cover in the Home and to undertake certain domestic duties which can be performed during the night hours.
- To prevent and control the spread of infection and to follow the home’s infection prevention and control policies.
- Ensure all health and safety and environmental health standards are achieved and maintained.
Key responsibilities
- Get involved in all aspects of our residents' personal care
- Encourage residents to participate in recreational activities
- Support residents to lead a dignified and fulfilling life
- Deliver the highest standards of person centred care whilst respecting residents’ independence and choice
Knowledge and Qualifications
- No previous experience is expected.
- We value your personal qualities and values
- You will be friendly, kind, honest, reassuring
- An effective communicator, equally comfortable to act on instructions
Other benefits
- Signing bonus - £250
- High quality training and support in all aspects of the role.
- Uniform will be provided.
- Travel allowance
- Yearly bonus and Long Service Awards
- Additional working hours are available
- Higher rate on Weekends/ Bank holidays
- Additional hours / overtime opportunities
- Support with studies and diploma qualifications (NVQ Level 3)
- Free ‘Care Certificate’ training
- Homely environments and great support of friendly team members
- Opportunity to progress to lead roles
- Excellent inductions, training and ‘on the job’ support
- Background checks (enhanced CRB) at no cost to you
- Unlimited referrals with our ‘Refer a Friend’ bonus scheme
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 24-36 per week
Salary: £12.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
- Yearly bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Otterton: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: TOVWNCAFeb2023
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Weekend Night Care Assistant roles across The Old Vicarage Care Home, Otterton's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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