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Job Title
Night Care Assistant
Organisation
The Riverside Group
Job Description
Contract Type:  Permanent
Working Hours:  Contracts available working between 15 - 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern:  Working nightshifts including weekends and bank holidays
Location:  Harbour Place, Workington

If you share our values and are excited about making a significant impact at Riverside, please ensure you attach a current CV and covering letter. At Riverside we recruit to potential not just on skills and experience, so we encourage you to apply even if you don't meet all the essential criteria on the job description.

Riverside are recruiting for our brand-new extra care development Harbour Place in Workington which offers independent living for people with care needs which is due to open in Summer 2025.

Whether you’re an experienced night care assistant or looking to start a career in care, why not apply below and one of the team will get in touch to discuss the roles we have and what we do.  We are also happy to discuss hours of work and shift patterns.

There are various hours available, both full time and part time.

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The difference you will make as a Night Assistant

You will empower our customers to live independent, fulfilling, and dignified lives in our Independent Living services.

Duties will include:



  • Provide assistance to residents in need of physical personal care during the night ensuring dignity and privacy is upheld

  • Recognise distress and identify and assess positive ways to reduce it

  • Encourage independence in residents where possible

  • Actively participates in specified care management programmes

  • Provide assistance with laundry as well as assist customers with catering skills



About you

We are looking for someone with:



  • An optimistic, flexible, and non-judgemental approach

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills with individuals from a variety of different backgrounds

  • Experience working in a customer focused environment within a residential setting with a diverse client group of vulnerable adults

  • Basic administrative skills with the ability to use Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook, and Excel

  • Awareness of housing, health and safety legislation and regulations will also be important



Why Riverside?

At Riverside, we’re a housing association with a difference – enhancing the everyday for all our customers. For 90 years, we’ve been revitalising neighbourhoods and supporting communities by providing the homes they need to live full, fulfilling and rewarding lives.

We have a portfolio of over 75,000 affordable residential and retirement homes across the UK. Our work ranges from homelessness services to social care, employment support to retirement living, and we need the best people on board to help us.

Working with us, you’ll enjoy:



  • Competitive pay & generous pension

  • 28 days holidays plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

  • Flexible working options available

  • Investment in your learning, personal development and technology

  • A wide range of benefits



Diversity and Inclusion at Riverside:

We are inclusive. At Riverside, we value diversity in all its forms. We foster a workplace where all individuals are respected, empowered, and heard. Our commitment to inclusivity drives our success and enriches the lives of our customers and colleagues.


Riverside is a Disability Confident Employer and operates a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for any applicant who declares they have a disability. If the applicant meets the minimum requirements for the role (as set out in the role profile and/or person specification) they will be guaranteed an interview.



Applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.


Job Summary
  • Location

    Workington

  • Organization

    The Riverside Group

  • Job Type

    Permanent

  • Salary

    £24627 + 10% Night Allowance (pro rata for part time)

  • Closing Date

    13/04/2025

  • Reference ID

    35323

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