Care Assistant - Nights

Carebase; Norwich; On-site; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Norwich is seeking compassionate individuals for night shifts to provide personal care to residents. This full-time role offers competitive pay of £12.65 per hour and includes benefits such as training, pension, and 28 days of annual leave. Ideal candidates will have a caring nature and desire to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

Pension

Staff recognition schemes

Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to work scheme

Comprehensive training and career development

Qualifications

• Caring nature and the desire to help residents.
• Ability to follow electronic care plans and administer medication.
• Awareness of residents’ physical and mental well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents including bathing and mobility assistance.
• Follow care plans and ensure accurate medication administration.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the care home.

Job description

Overview

Location: Costessey Lane • Working hours: 42 hours per week • Contract: Permanent, full-time, Nights (7pm–7am) with weekday and alternate weekend shifts • Salary: £12.65 per hour • Closing date: 06/11/2025

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents, including bathing, eating, toilet assistance, mobility, and enabling residents to enjoy the home.
• Follow electronic care plans for each resident and administer medication as prescribed, accurately maintaining records for both.
• Be alert to residents’ physical and mental well-being and respond appropriately.
• Help maintain high standards by ensuring the home is clean and safe.

The Ideal Candidate

Exceptional people make an exceptional care home. We’re looking for individuals who have a caring nature and want to work as part of a kind, supportive team. For most roles in our vibrant care home, you don’t need specific qualifications or experience as full training is provided. We do look for individuals who share our sense of compassion, care about residents’ comfort and happiness, and want to make a positive difference to the lives of residents and team members.

About Us and Our Home

Brooklands Care Home is dedicated to wellbeing and support. We have signed the Mental Health at Work Commitment and provide resources such as Mental Health Champions and an online Wellbeing & Mindfulness Space to help our people thrive.

Benefits of joining our team

• £12.65 per hour
• Full-time role – 42 hours per week
• 7pm to 7am shifts (Nights)
• Weekday and alternate weekend shifts
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statutory bank holidays)
• Pension
• Staff recognition schemes
• Refer a Friend bonus up to £1,000
• I have an idea £50 gift card
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Comprehensive training and career development
• A friendly and supportive working environment
• Dedicated mental health champions