Care Assistant NIGHTS

Harbour Healthcare Ltd; Bishop Auckland; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training & development

Career progression pathways

Supportive team culture

Staff recognition & rewards

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare Ltd in Bishop Auckland is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for night shifts. You will support residents with daily routines, assist with personal care with dignity, and share moments that brighten their days.

No prior care experience is required; full training is provided. A kind, reliable attitude, good communication, and a willingness to learn are essential. A driving licence may be required for community duties.

Qualifications

• Attitude matters over years of experience.
• Full training provided for all new carers.
• Good communication is essential in daily care.
• Driving license may be required for some community roles.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily routines.
• Assist with personal care with dignity and respect.
• Prepare meals and share meaningful moments.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Be a caring presence that brightens a resident's day.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

Job description

Care Assistant NIGHTS- More Than a Job, It's a Calling

Barrington LodgeCare Home,

Location: Bishop Auckland DL14 6XX

33hours per week

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?

Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone's whole day?

Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?

If you said YES... we want to meet you.

No two days are the same - and that's the beauty of it.

You will be:

Supporting people with daily routines

Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)

Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments

Providing companionship and emotional support

Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn't just care work. It's life-changing work.

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience - you need the right heart.

We'd love you to have:

Kindness that can't be taught

Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility

Good communication skills

A willingness to learn (full training provided!)

A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great - but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You’ll Get

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

Competitive pay

Full paid training & development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Supportive, friendly team culture

Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events

Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes - and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.

This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Care Assistant NIGHTS

Company: Harbour Healthcare Ltd

Salary: £12.72 to £12.72 an hour

Hours: Full-time

Location: DL14 6XX

Job type: Permanent

Posting date: 13 Oct 2026

Closing date: 10 Nov 2026

About Disability Confident

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