Care Assistant (Nights)

Allegra Care; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

St Georges Nursing Home, part of Allegra Care, is seeking an experienced Healthcare Assistant to join the night team as a Care Companion. You will support residents overnight with personal care and reassurance, helping create a warm, safe environment and building meaningful relationships with residents and the team.

We offer a stable night schedule, 36 hours per week, 8pm–8am, with alternate weekends, in a genuinely supportive household-style home.

Qualifications

• Has experience working in residential care.
• Provides kind, person-centred care.
• Treats residents with dignity, respect and compassion.
• Communicates well with residents and colleagues.
• Comfortable using basic IT systems.
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care during night shifts.
• Respond to residents' individual needs overnight.
• Maintain a calm, welcoming home environment.
• Collaborate with night-team colleagues.

Skills

Residential care experience

Person-centred care

Dignity and respect

Team player

IT basics

Good communication

Job description

Healthcare Assistant (Care Companion) - Nights

Sponsorship (including swaps) is not currently available for this role.

St Georges Nursing Home. An Allegra Care Home

£13.20 per hour. 36 hours per week. Permanent nights

Looking for a care role where you have time to care, build relationships and feel part of a genuinely supportive team?

At St Georges Nursing Home, we do things differently.

We follow Allegra Care's household model, creating warm, family-style homes where residents feel safe, valued and truly at home. Our Care Companions do more than provide care - they build relationships, bring reassurance and help make every day (and night) meaningful.

If you're an experienced Care Assistant who takes pride in doing things properly, we'd love to welcome you to our team.

Why join St Georges?

• Care that feels like home. Our household approach puts residents, relationships and everyday life at the heart of care.
• A team that cares. Join a close-knit team where colleagues support one another and share a genuine commitment to residents.
• More time to care. Our advanced care technology helps reduce unnecessary administration, allowing you to focus on what matters most - people.
• A rewarding role. Make a real difference to residents' comfort, dignity, independence and wellbeing throughout the night.
• Room to grow. Excellent training and opportunities to develop your skills and career.

About The Role

We're looking for an experienced Care Assistant to join our night team as a Care Companion.

You'll help residents feel comfortable, safe and reassured overnight, providing personal care, responding to individual needs and ensuring residents receive the attention and support they deserve.

You'll be an important part of maintaining a calm, welcoming home environment, working alongside colleagues who understand the importance of kindness, patience and teamwork.

Your shifts

• Permanent night shifts
• 36 hours per week
• 8pm-8am
• Alternate weekends

About You

• Has experience working in residential care
• Is genuinely passionate about providing kind, person-centred care
• Treats people with dignity, respect and compassion
• Communicates well with residents and colleagues
• Is comfortable using basic IT systems
• Enjoys working as part of a supportive team
• Takes pride in making a positive difference to people's lives

Ready to make a difference?

If you want to work somewhere your contribution matters, where relationships are valued and where you're part of a team that genuinely cares, we'd love to hear from you.

Important – Right to work in the UK

Please note that sponsorship, sponsorship transfers or sponsorship swaps are not available for this position. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK and will be required to provide evidence of their work authorisation during the recruitment process.

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