Care Assistant - Nights

Healthcare Homes; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts at their Albany home in Headington. The role requires a kind and compassionate individual to provide personal care, companionship, and maintain resident records. The position offers £12.50 per hour, extensive training, and a comprehensive benefits package including a pension, paid holidays, and employee assistance programs. Join a supportive team dedicated to delivering exceptional care.

Benefits

Company Pension

5.6 weeks paid holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Extensive training courses

Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities

Recognition and Long Service awards

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing) preferred.
• Ability to provide companionship and maintain accurate records.
• Open to new career starters with a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support individuals with personal care needs.
• Provide companionship and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate resident records.

Skills

Compassionate

Kindness

Commitment

Job description

Care Assistant - Night Shifts

Albany, Headington

£12.50 per hour

Nights - 8pm to 8am including every other weekend

Are you a naturally caring person and want to help make a difference in people’s lives?

If you are kind, compassionate and committed, we would love for you to join our care team at our lovely nursing home, Albany.

Albany Care Home, tucked away behind London Court, offers exceptional nursing and residential care for elderly residents in the Headington area. Managed by a devoted team, many of whom have been part of the home for many years, it maintains strong ties with the local GP surgery and Boots the Chemist for medication support.

What would a typical day look like?

• Supporting individuals with personal care (hygiene, washing, dressing, etc.)
• Providing companionship and offering social interaction
• Maintaining accurate resident records

Whether you are an experienced care assistant or support worker or are looking to start a new career in a rewarding and fulfilling role we will provide you with a thorough induction and training programme to further develop your skills along with the support and guidance of a well-established team who truly value their colleagues.

In return we offer a comprehensive benefits package including :

• Company Pension
• 5.6 weeks paid holiday
• Refer a Friend scheme worth up to £ per person
• Employee Assistance Programme to support your mental health and wellbeing
• Extensive training courses through our Healthcare Homes Academy
• Qualifications and Apprenticeship opportunities including Advanced Healthcare Practitioner
• Blue Light Card offering a number of discounts across retail and hospitality
• Recognition and Long Service awards

Established in , Healthcare Homes Group has an existing portfolio comprising of 48 residential and nursing homes located across East Anglia and the South of England. We are a Top 20 provider within the care sector and our ethos is to deliver the best person‑centred care to all our residents.

About Albany

Here at Albany we have a vibrant and friendly home, located in Headington, Oxfordshire. We specialise in residential, Nursing, Palliative, respite and Dementia care.

The home is run by a dedicated team, many of whom have worked at the home a long time. They are a close‑knit bunch who, in their own words, “Love coming to work!”

To find out more about Albany follow this link