Care Assistant NIGHTS

Harbour Healthcare; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Full paid training

Career progression

Supportive team culture

Staff appreciation events

Flexible shifts

Job summary

Harbour Healthcare is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for night shifts at Harbour View Lodge, Whitehaven. The role covers helping residents with daily routines, personal care, meals, and social engagement in a respectful, dignified manner.

You’ll join a supportive team and receive full training, with flexible shifts that suit your life. A caring attitude and reliability are valued above formal experience.

Qualifications

• Kindness that can't be taught and genuine care for others.
• Reliability and a strong sense of responsibility in a care setting.
• Clear, compassionate communication with service users and colleagues.
• Willingness to learn with full training provided.

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.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Driving licence

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.

We'd love you to have:

• 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

Because caring for others means we care for you too.

• 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.