Care Assistant — Day/Night Shifts, Real Living Wage

Dovehaven Care Homes; Leyland; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before your first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven

Job summary

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant for Paradise House, Leyland. Work either days or nights on 12-hour shifts, with Real Living Wage and premium pay on care tasks. Full training is provided and opportunities for development exist within the Dovehaven Training Academy.

Roles involve personal care, emotional support, and helping residents with daily routines in a dementia-friendly setting. A calm, compassionate, and dependable attitude is essential for a positive, team-based

Qualifications

• Calm, dependable and compassionate demeanour.
• Comfortable working independently, especially at night.
• Team players who support others.
• Genuinely motivated to make a difference.

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity.
• Supporting emotional wellbeing.
• Encouraging independence where possible.
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment.
• Night roles include light cleaning duties to support the home.

Skills

Calm demeanor

Compassionate

Team player

Independent night work

Job description

Dovehaven Care Homes is seeking a Care Assistant for Paradise House, Leyland. Work either days or nights on 12-hour shifts, with Real Living Wage and premium pay on care tasks. Full training is provided and opportunities for development exist within the Dovehaven Training Academy.

Roles involve personal care, emotional support, and helping residents with daily routines in a dementia-friendly setting. A calm, compassionate, and dependable attitude is essential for a positive, team-based