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Worcestershire County Council
Job Title: Night care assistant
Salary: £13,403 to £13,614 per annum
Hours: 20 Hours per Week
Location: Howbury House, Pickersleigh Grove, Malvern
Team: Howbury House
Position Type: Permanent
Howbury House is a 32-bed residential home for people who need care and support and are living with dementia. We are registered with the Care Quality Commission. We are looking for enthusiastic, caring people to join our team to enhance the lives of our residents.
About the Role
The successful applicant must have the ability to listen and communicate orally and in writing. The ability to work as part of a team but also be able to work on one's own initiative, be caring, compassionate, and motivated. An understanding of the rights and needs of older people and the ability to treat people with dignity and respect and as individuals.
We are an established team of dedicated staff and are very proud of the work we do. We are looking for caring people to share our commitment to provide the best care for our residents and share our passion and vision for the service we provide.
Do you want to make a difference to the lives of people who live at Howbury?
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We have x1 waking night care assistant post at 20 hours per week.
You will work on a three-week rota basis including weekends and bank holiday working which are paid at an enhanced rate. Night care assistants are also paid enhanced rates for unsociable hours.
Howbury House also provides an excellent induction and training package to include the Care Certificate and different levels of apprenticeships. You will receive regular supervision and support.
In return, we expect you to be reliable and committed to the aims of the team.
Benefits
You’ll find an overview of the benefits Worcestershire County Council have to offer on our webpage: Worcestershire County Council - Why work for us?
Some of these offers include:
- Great Holiday Entitlement: As well as bank holidays, you'll get 26 days paid holiday (pro rata for part-time staff). This goes up to 31 days when you have been with us for 5 years. If you get more than 26 days where you work now, don't worry because if you join us without a break, we'll match your holiday up to 31 days. If you’re successful and want to take advantage of this do let us know!
- Brilliant Pension Scheme: The Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) is a nationwide, career average pension scheme and is a valuable part of the pay and reward package for employees working in local government.
- Professional Learning & Development: We actively encourage learning and development for all our staff should they want to progress further or explore other areas within the organisation.
- Flexible Working: We are proud to offer hybrid working to provide a better work/life balance where possible.
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Equality & Diversity
The County Council is committed to equality of opportunity for all citizens and celebrates the diversity of all its residents.
Application Details
Application Closing Date: 8th August 2026
Anticipated Interview Date: TBC
Contact Information
Informal enquiries can be made to Jackie Creese (Registered Manager) jcreese2@worcestershire.gov.uk or the senior on duty at Howbury House on 01684 571750 (option 1)
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