Night Care Assistant

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.

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.

Further

information on the Council and our directorates

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, Cheryl.Ashman@stoke.gov.uk

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

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

to provide rota cover

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

Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be

found here

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

Proof of

address

Satisfactory

references

Evidence of

professional qualifications or registrations

DBS check at

the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)

The Council will not accept

any speculative CVs from employment agencies.

No agency terms and

conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council.

unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the

property of the Council.

We are

committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people

and vulnerable adults and we expect all our employees and volunteers to share

this commitment. This position is exempt

under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the successful applicant

will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring

Service (DBS).

Please note

that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the

organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive

priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.

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.

Please create / log

into your account and then click 'apply'.

If you have any queries or want an application form in another format,

please email recruitment@stoke.gov.uk

or call us on 01782 238189.

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