Care Assistant (Nights)

Allegra Care Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.20/hour

36-hour contract

Night shifts

Alternate weekends

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive management

Friendly environment

Job summary

Cherry Blossom Care Home in Peterborough, part of the Allegra Care Group, is hiring a Care Assistant for the night team. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care, helping residents with daily living, and supporting wellbeing in a home-like environment.

You should have at least one year in residential care, good communication, reliability, and a team spirit. We offer a permanent 36-hour contract, night shifts with a rotating weekend, ongoing training, and a supportive, welcoming

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience within a residential care setting.
• Passionate about delivering outstanding care.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliable, professional and committed to making a difference.
• Team player with initiative when needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care with dignity and compassion
• Assisting residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Supporting independence, wellbeing and choice
• Building trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Creating a warm, positive atmosphere within the home
• Helping residents participate in meaningful activities and daily routines
• Working closely with the wider care team to deliver exceptional care

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Job description

Care Assistant

Please note: Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Cherry Blossom Care Home, Peterborough

£13.20 per hour. 36 hours per week. Night Shifts. Alternate Weekends

Looking for a care role where you can genuinely make a difference?

At Cherry Blossom Care Home, part of the Allegra Care Group, we believe outstanding care starts with creating a place that feels like home. Our unique household model of care creates a warm, family-style environment where residents are known as individuals, relationships matter, and every day is about enhancing quality of life.

We're looking for an experienced, compassionate Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive night team.

If you're passionate about helping others, enjoy building meaningful relationships, and want to work somewhere you'll be appreciated and supported, we'd love to hear from you.

What you'll be doing

As a Care Assistant, you'll play an important role in helping our residents live happy, comfortable and fulfilling lives. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care with dignity and compassion
• Assisting residents with daily living activities and personal care
• Supporting independence, wellbeing and choice
• Building trusted relationships with residents, families and colleagues
• Creating a warm, positive atmosphere within the home
• Helping residents participate in meaningful activities and daily routines
• Working closely with the wider care team to deliver exceptional care

What we're looking for

We're keen to hear from caring individuals who:

• Have at least one year of experience within a residential care setting
• Are passionate about delivering outstanding care
• Have excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Are reliable, professional and committed to making a difference
• Enjoy working as part of a team while taking initiative when needed

Why join Allegra Care?

At Allegra Care, we know that great care is delivered by great people. That's why we work hard to create a supportive environment where our team members can thrive.

What you'll receive:

• £13.20 per hour
• Permanent 36-hour contract
• Consistent night shifts with a planned rota
• Alternate weekends to support work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression within a growing care group
• Supportive management team and welcoming colleagues
• A friendly home environment where your contribution is recognised and valued every day

About Cherry Blossom Care Home

Cherry Blossom is a welcoming residential care home where residents enjoy a homely atmosphere, meaningful companionship and personalised care. We take pride in creating a positive environment for both residents and team members, making it a rewarding place to work and grow your career.

Ready to join us?

If you're an experienced Care Assistant who wants to make a genuine difference every day, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Reference: IND123