Care Assistant NIGHTS

Harbour Healthcare; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full paid training

Development opportunities

Career progression pathways

Job summary

Harbour View Lodge Whitehaven is seeking a Care Assistant for night shifts. You will support residents with daily routines, personal care, meal preparation, and companionship, all while maintaining dignity and respect.

A caring attitude and reliability are essential, with full training provided to develop skills over time. Join a compassionate team offering competitive pay (£13.27/hour, 33 hours per week) and opportunities for development, recognition, and career progression in a welcoming care

Qualifications

• Kindness that can't be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• Willingness to learn with full training provided
• Driving licence if required for community role

Responsibilities

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care with dignity and respect
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

Job description

Care Assistant - NIGHTS- More Than a Job, It's a Calling

Location: Harbour View Lodge Whitehaven CA28 6HA

Pay: £13.27 per hour

Hours: 33

WE ARE NOT OFFERING SPONSORSHIP AT THIS HOME

Are you the kind of person who remembers how someone takes their tea?

Do you believe a 5-minute chat can brighten someone's whole day?

Can you bring compassion, reliability, and maybe a great playlist?

If you said YES... we want to meet you.

What You'll Be Doing

No two days are the same - and that's the beauty of it.

You’ll be:

• Supporting people with daily routines
• Helping with personal care (with dignity and respect)
• Preparing meals and sharing meaningful moments
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Being the reason someone smiles today

This isn't just care work. It's life-changing work.

What We're Looking For

You don't need years of experience - you need the right heart.

• Kindness that can't be taught
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility
• Good communication skills
• A willingness to learn (full training provided!)
• A driving licence (if required for community role)

Care experience is great - but not essential. We hire for attitude and train for skill.

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay
• Full paid training & development opportunities
• Career progression pathways
• Supportive, friendly team culture
• Staff recognition, rewards & appreciation events
• Flexible shifts that fit around your life

Why Work in Care in 2026?

In a world full of screens and automation, real human connection matters more than ever. Care assistants are everyday heroes - and the demand for compassionate professionals continues to grow.

This is a career with purpose, stability, and heart.

Ready to Make a Difference?

Be someone's reason to feel safe, valued and heard.

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