Night Nurse

Role Description

Night Nurse 

Location: Woolwell, Plymouth

Rate: £21.21 per hour

Permanent | Full-time | 37.5 hours per week (rota-based)

Please note: We may be unable to support applications where Home Office visa restrictions prevent candidates from meeting the full contractual hours or requirements of the role.

‘Extraordinary Days, Every Day’

At CareTech, we are committed to delivering Extraordinary Days, Every Day through high-quality, person-centred care. Our focus is on empowering independence, building confidence and life skills, and supporting people to live fulfilling lives in environments that best suit their needs.

We are recruiting a Night Nurse to join our service Roborough, supporting adults with learning disabilities, autism, and mental health needs.  This is an opportunity to build a rewarding, long-term career - any truly make a difference!

We operate 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Therefore, the ideal candidates will need to be flexible and willing to work night shifts.

About the Service - Roborough House provides expert care and treatment for adults with complex support needs, resulting from mental health disorders, dementias, strokes and progressive neurological conditions and associated comorbidities such as epilepsy, dysphagia, diabetes and behaviours that may challenge a mainstream nursing home.

The Role:

You will

• Medication management
• Assess, plan and deliver, with the patient and their carer/family, nursing care which takes account of patient choice and wishes
• Deliver prescribed care to a defined group of patients that reflect their individual needs
• Contribute to a team approach to patient care in conjunction with all members of the Care team
• Understand and participate in relevant quality improvement processes and clinical governance

This is not an exhaustive list of duties. The post holder may be required to undertake other duties following appropriate discussion with their line manager.

Requirements

• RGN or RNLD Qualified
• NMC Registered
• Ability to work days, evenings, nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Good communication skills, allowing you to engage & interact with our residents.
• Ability to keep calm under pressure.
• Confidence to work alone and also be part of our wider service team. 
• Passionate about making a difference to our resident's lives. 
• Good written skills.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking people who are caring, patient, and respectful, with a positive and resilient approach. You should be confident working independently and within a team, have good communication skills, basic IT and written abilities, and be flexible and reliable.

What We Offer

• Recommend A Friend Bonus
• Up to 28 Days Holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays
• Free DBS Check
• Blue Light Card
• Stakeholder Pension
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Annual Employee Awards Evening
• Employee Recognition Schemes
• Ongoing training with clear career progression opportunities, including access to qualifications up to degree level
• CareTech Foundation - Opportunity to apply for family and friend’s grant

Our Values

• Friendly
• Positive
• Innovative
• Empowering
• Person-Centred

Apply today to join a friendly, empowering organisation committed to person-centred support and creating Extraordinary Days, Every Day.

About CareTech

Founded in 1993, CareTech is one of the largest and most reputable specialist social care and special education needs providers across the UK.  The Group has a track record of more than 30 years, delivering high quality, person-centred care to those with complex needs.  The Group was founded by brother Haroon and Farouq Sheikh, who continue to lead CareTech today, providing continuity of leadership, long term stability and a deep personal commitment to the people we support.

CareTech Community Services are proud to inform you that they are a Disability Confident Leader.

Due to the high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 7–10 days.

Some roles may require male or female employees only, where this is a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.

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