Health Care Assistant (Nights)

Sandstone Care Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible pay options

Health & wellbeing support

Career development

Ongoing training

Employee recognition

Discounts

Job summary

Sandstone Care Group’s Birkdale Tower Care Home in Southampton is seeking a dedicated Health Care Assistant for night shifts to support residents from 8pm to 8am. You will assist with personal care, mobility, and daily living needs while providing companionship and ensuring a safe, comfortable night environment.

The role emphasizes dignity, respect and a person-centred approach, with opportunities for training, development and flexible pay options.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
• Compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated to help others.
• Reliable, committed and a strong team player.
• Confident supporting residents with dignity and respect.
• A natural night owl who thrives in a night-working environment and can remain alert and responsive throughout the night.
• Keen to learn, develop and build a rewarding career in care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily living needs.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Complete night checks and help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable throughout the night.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns.
• Maintain accurate care records and handovers.
• Promote dignity, independence and choice.
• Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Team player

Night shift

Job description

Health Care Assistant (Nights). Birkdale Tower Care Home

• Rate of pay: £14.15 per hour


• Contracted hours: 33 (3 shifts) or 44 (4 shifts) per week available


• Shift Times: Nights: 8pm-8am

Join our dedicated team at Birkdale Tower Care Home and make a real difference to the lives of our residents throughout the night.

We're looking for caring and compassionate individuals who are passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care.

What You'll Do

• Support residents with personal care, mobility and daily living needs.


• Provide companionship and emotional support.


• Complete night checks and help ensure residents remain safe and comfortable throughout the night.


• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns.


• Maintain accurate care records and handovers.


• Promote dignity, independence and choice.


• Work closely with colleagues to deliver outstanding care.

About You

• Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.


• Compassionate, patient and genuinely motivated to help others.


• Reliable, committed and a strong team player.


• Confident supporting residents with dignity and respect.


• A natural night owl who thrives in a night-working environment and can remain alert and responsive throughout the night.


• Keen to learn, develop and build a rewarding career in care.

Why Join Birkdale Tower?

• Be part of an exceptional team that is passionate about making a difference every day


• Career development and progression opportunities across Sandstone Care Group


• Ongoing training and development to support your professional growth


• Flexible pay options with access to earned wages before payday


• Health and wellbeing support for you and your family


• Employee recognition and reward programmes that celebrate great work


• Exclusive high street discounts at leading retailers, restaurants and entertainment venues

About Sandstone Care Group

At Sandstone Care Group, we put residents at the heart of everything we do. We believe great care starts with great people, and we invest in our teams to help them develop, progress and deliver the very best experience for those we support.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunities Employer

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we support.