Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers; Caerleon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK is looking for a dedicated Night Care Assistant to work in a residential care home in Caerleon. The ideal candidate will have experience in elderly care, be medication trained, and be comfortable working night shifts. Responsibilities include providing high-quality care, assisting with personal care, and monitoring residents' wellbeing. This rewarding role offers part-time hours with competitive pay rates, fostering a supportive environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within elderly residential care.
• Medication trained.
• Ideally, prior experience working night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to residents throughout the night.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and comfort needs.
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes.

Skills

Empathy

Communication Skills

Reliable and Patient Approach

Ability to Work Independently

Education

QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights) – Residential Care Home (Newport)

Nurse Seekers are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established residential care home in Newport for a dedicated and compassionate Night Care Assistant. This role is ideal for an experienced care professional who is confident working night shifts and committed to providing high‑quality, person‑centred care to elderly residents in a residential setting.

Hours

• Average 20 hours per week on a bi‑weekly rota
• Alternate weekend working required
• Night shift patterns: 17:00-22:30 and 22:30-07:30

Pay Rates

• Weekdays: £12.60 per hour
• Weekends: £14.24 per hour

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high‑quality care and support to residents throughout the night
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and comfort needs
• Administering medication in line with training and policies adaption
• Monitoring residents' wellbeing and responding appropriately to changes
• Maintaining accurate care records and handovers
• Ensuring a calm, safe, and supportive environment overnight

Requirements

• Previous experience within elderly residential care
• Medication trained
• Ideally, prior experience working night shifts
• QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care, or working towards / willing to work towards this qualification
• A caring, reliable benadrive and patient approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a night team

This is a rewarding opportunity for a committed Care Assistant seeking night work within a supportive residential care environment.

To apply, please submit your CV or contact Jack on (phone number removed) for further information.