Care Assistant

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

Job summary

A well-established residential care home in Newport is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant. The successful candidate will be crucial in providing high-quality, person-centered care to elderly residents during night shifts. Previous experience in residential care and medication training are essential, along with a QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or a willingness to work towards this qualification. The role involves working an average of 20 hours per week, on a bi-weekly rota, ensuring a calm and safe environment overnight for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within elderly residential care.
• Medication trained.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a night team.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality care and support to residents throughout the night.
• Assisting with personal care, mobility, and comfort needs.
• Administering medication according to training and policies.
• Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and responding to changes.
• Maintaining accurate care records and handovers.

Skills

Caring approach

Reliability

Patient attitude

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 carewait 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 andasonry 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 inrette according to training and policies
• 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, 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 01926 676369 for further information.