Care Assistant - Waking Nights

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Ultimate shift flexibility

Fast-track compliance

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is seeking experienced agency Care Assistants for night shifts at a residential home, caring for elderly residents including those with dementia. Shifts run from 21:00 to 07:00, Monday through Sunday, with weekly pay and the flexibility to pick shifts that fit your life.

We require a reliable, bubbly individual with UK care experience, Enhanced DBS within 12 months (or Update Service), up-to-date training, and a full CV. Sponsorship is not offered.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate within the past 12 months or via Update Service
• Up-to-date mandatory training certificates
• Full up-to-date CV
• A referenceable UK-based care history with at least 3 months experience in a care or nursing home

Responsibilities

• Nighttime support: respond quickly and kindly to residents' needs throughout the night, providing high-quality personal care
• Safety and comfort: regular observation checks and assisting with repositioning per care plans
• Mobility assistance: aid with mobility and safe use of hoists
• Accurate record keeping: complete night checks and care charts
• Light housekeeping: assist with domestic duties to keep the home clean and running smoothly
• Staying compliant: follow health and safety procedures to keep residents and staff safe

Skills

Care experience

Dementia care

Hoist usage

Reliability

Night shift stamina

Job description

Are you a natural night owl with a heart for care? Pick up flexible night shifts, get paid weekly, and do what you love while the world sleeps!

We are recruiting on behalf of a wonderful residential home that is looking for experienced, friendly agency Care Assistants to join their team for night shifts. The home supports elderly residents living with various age-related illnesses, specializing in different levels of dementia care.

If you are a positive, bubbly person who thrives during the night hours and wants the total freedom and flexibility of agency work, we would love to get you onboard!

What You’ll Be Doing

• Nighttime Support: Responding quickly and kindly to residents' needs throughout the night, providing high-quality personal care.
• Safety and Comfort: Carrying out regular observation checks and helping with resident repositioning according to their specific care plans.
• Mobility Assistance: Lending a hand with mobility when needed, including the safe use of hoists.
• Accurate Record Keeping: Making sure all night checks and fluid/care charts are filled out perfectly.
• Light Housekeeping: Helping out with domestic duties to keep the home clean, tidy, and running smoothly.
• Staying Compliant: Following all health and safety procedures to keep the residents and yourself safe.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience as a Care Assistant (experience with dementia care and hoists is a huge plus!).
• A reliable, self-motivated night owl who can stay sharp and focused during night hours.
• A warm, bubbly personality and a genuine passion for looking after others.
• Ready to jump in quickly with your training and compliance documents.

Why Join Our Agency?

• Weekly Pay: Get your earnings straight into your bank account every week.
• Ultimate Flexibility: Pick and choose the night shifts that work best for your lifestyle.
• Fast-Track Process: We’ll work quickly to get you compliant and out on shift as soon as possible

To be suitable for this position you must have:

• An Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the past 12months or registered on the update service
• Up to date mandatory training certificates
• Full up-to-date CV
• A referenceable work history with at least 3 months of UK based care experience within a care or nursing home

**Please note that we do not offer sponsorships**

This role offers ongoing opportunities for the right candidate

You will be working from 21:00 to 07:00 on night required from Monday through to Sunday.