Care Assistant (Nights)

Mariposa Care Group Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Practitioners for night shifts. This role is more than just a job; it’s about making a genuine difference in the lives of residents. You will provide personalized care, support daily activities, and ensure each resident retains their dignity. Join a friendly and supportive team at Kingston Court, where your contributions are valued and recognized. With opportunities for growth and fully funded training, this is the perfect chance to build a rewarding career in care. If you are patient and committed, we would love to hear from you!

Benefits

Enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)

£500 recognition payments in the first year

Unlimited £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses

Fully funded training and qualifications

Annual pay reviews

Private healthcare options

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care and support to residents.
• Skills in building meaningful relationships with residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents with dignity.
• Help residents with daily activities and document care.

Skills

Patience

Kindness

Commitment

Good English skills

Numeracy skills

Education

No specific educational requirements mentioned

Job description

Care Practitioner (Nights)
Hourly rate: £12.81 per hour (plus £2 p/h extra for overtime)
Location: Kingston Court, Carlisle
Contract: Permanent (Nights)

Plus enjoy lots of great benefits when you join the Mariposa family.

Looking for a role that’s both challenging and incredibly rewarding?

Come and join our amazing team at Kingston Court! We’re on the lookout for kind-hearted, dedicated people who want to make a real difference to the lives of others. Whether you’ve got experience in care or are just starting out, we’ll support you every step of the way with all the training you need to build a fantastic career with us.

What’s the job about?

This is so much more than just a job - it’s about making a genuine difference in someone’s life. You’ll help the residents of our home live happy, healthy and fulfilled lives. Every shift is different, and you’ll work as part of a close-knit team delivering personalised, top-quality care.

Caring for others isn’t always easy. There will be tough moments - but those moments are part of a job that’s deeply meaningful, and the sense of pride and joy you’ll feel when you go home knowing you’ve helped someone is worth it all.

Here’s a little bit more about what you’ll be doing:

• Providing personal care and support to residents, taking time to ensure that people retain their dignity, respect and privacy.
• Helping with day-to-day activities, always with a smile.
• Building meaningful relationships and making our home a fantastic place to work and live.
• Ensuring all care is documented and agreed procedures and processes are followed at all times.

What makes a great carer?

If you’re patient, kind, and committed, you’ve already got what it takes. Our carers come from all walks of life, so whether you’re switching careers, returning to work, or starting fresh, we’d love to hear from you.

What’s it like to work here?

You’ll work with friendly, supportive people who have your back, and you’ll get plenty of chances to progress in your career if that’s what you’re looking for. At Kingston Court, everyone makes a difference, and we couldn’t do what we do without our amazing team. Want to find out more? Head to the ‘Team News’ section of our website to read our latest staff survey results.

Why join us?

We know how hard our teams work, so we make sure they feel valued. Here are just some of the perks we offer:

• Great pay with enhanced overtime rates (+£2 p/h)
• £500 in recognition payments during your first year with us.
• Unlimited £1,000 ‘Refer a Friend’ bonuses.
• Fully funded training and qualifications - grow your career with us.
• Annual pay reviews - we recognise your contributions.
• Private healthcare options to help with costs like dental or optical treatments.

What next?

If you’re offered a role with us, it will be conditional on some standard checks, like references and a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. We also need you to have good English and numeracy skills, plus a passion for caring and helping our residents to thrive.

We want every candidate to feel supported and able to perform at their best during the recruitment process. If you need any assistance or would like to request a reasonable adjustment at any stage, just drop us an email at [e-mail]—we’ll be happy to help.

At Mariposa Care, we’re committed to building a fair and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from everyone, no matter your age, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, belief, disability, ethnicity, or sexual orientation.