Care Assistant - Night Shift (Bank)

Birchstone Care Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Birchstone Care Limited is seeking a compassionate Night Shift Care Assistant to join our warm, family‑focused team. You will help residents stay comfortable, safe and well supported during the night.

Key duties include personal care, mobility and transfers, medication prompts, nutrition and hydration, emotional reassurance, and maintaining care records while following health, safety and safeguarding procedures. No sponsorship; right to work in the UK required.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK; sponsorship not offered.
• Care experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise at night.
• Able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to high standards of care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake training.
• Flexible to work night shifts, weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Own transport is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care during night shifts.
• Support with personal care, mobility and transfers, medication prompts, nutrition and hydration, emotional reassurance.
• Maintain accurate care records and follow health, safety and safeguarding procedures.

Skills

Right to work in the UK

Care experience beneficial

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Night shift flexibility

Own transport

Job description

About the Role

Are you a caring and reliable individual looking to make a real difference during the night? Join Birchstone Care Limited as a Care Assistant - Night Shift and become an important part of our friendly, supportive team. If you are compassionate, dependable, and want to work somewhere you will be truly valued, we would love to hear from you.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

Job Opportunity

Care Assistant - Night Shift – Join Our Caring Team

Are you a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated individual looking to make a real difference every night? At Birchstone Care Limited, you will be part of a warm, family-focused team, ensuring our residents are comfortable, safe, and well supported throughout the night.

As a Care Assistant working night shifts, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care that helps our residents feel secure and respected. Your role will include supporting with personal care, mobility and transfers, medication prompts, nutrition and hydration, emotional reassurance, and maintaining accurate care records, always following health, safety, and safeguarding procedures.

At Birchstone Care Limited, you are more than just an employee—you will be welcomed into a supportive, close-knit team where your kindness, commitment, and ideas are valued. We offer a rewarding place to work, with opportunities to develop your skills while building meaningful relationships with residents and colleagues alike.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from candidates requiring visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must already have the appropriate right to work in the UK.

Essential Skills

• Right to work in the UK (we are not offering sponsorship opportunities).
• Previous experience in a care role is beneficial but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, with a compassionate and patient approach.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise tasks, especially during night hours.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Reliable, trustworthy, and committed to delivering high standards of care.
• Willingness to learn and undertake relevant training.
• Flexible to work night shifts, including weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Own transport required