Night Care Assistant

The purpose of the service is to reduce inequalities within health, employment and life experiences for people with learning disabilities and mental ill health. To engage, enable and empower individuals with learning disabilities and mental ill health to have fulfilled, rewarding and healthy lives. Utilising a strengths-based approach, through partnership working with the individual, their family and carers, health partners, local businesses, employers, organisations and the local community we endeavour to achieve our purpose. Enabling the individual to live a life that matters to them. For more information on the role, please contact the Recruiting Manager Cheryl Ashman,

• Provide high quality care and support to residents, assisting with personal care and daily living needs
• Offer reassurance, companionship and emotional support in line with individual care plans
• Create and maintain a safe, welcoming and homely environment for residents
• Conduct regular security, safety and fire safety checks of the building and accurately records safety checks
• Assist with maintaining residents†rooms, including bed making and changing linen where required.
• Work collaboratively with managers and the wider care team, attending supervision and following guidance as directed, Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
• Right to Work in the UK
  
  Positive interest in working with people with learning disabilities
• Demonstrate the personal qualities including good communication skills, required to relate positively to residents and colleagues
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
  
  We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that's where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council's diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need., At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don't meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.


• Able to provide rota cover
What we offer:
• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes