Night Care Assistant

My Choice Healthcare; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated care home in Carmarthen seeks a Night Care Assistant to provide essential support to residents during overnight hours. This role requires previous experience in care and a gentle approach, particularly in understanding dementia-related needs. The position offers a consistent 3-on/3-off shift pattern with added benefits such as paid training and development opportunities. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we would love to hear from you.

Benefits

Paid training & development opportunities

Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme

Health Cash Plan for healthcare costs

Enhanced pay for bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in care is essential.
• Understanding of dementia-related needs is advantageous.
• Willingness to complete NVQ/QCF Level 2.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with night-time routines and personal care.
• Provide a comforting presence and respond to needs throughout the night.
• Monitor wellbeing and carry out regular checks.
• Support early-morning washing and dressing before handover.
• Keep the environment safe, tidy, and calm.
• Ensure good communication with colleagues across shifts.

Skills

Experience in care

Understanding of dementia-related needs

Gentle and reliable approach

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Night Care Assistant – Towy Castle Care Home

Location: Upland Arms, Carmarthen, SA32 8DY
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 22:00 – 08:00 | 3 nights on, 3 nights off

Support Residents Through the Night in a Rewarding Role

Towy Castle Care Home is looking for a Night Care Assistant who can offer calm, steady support to residents during overnight hours. If you’re someone who brings reassurance, patience, and genuine care, this position gives you the chance to make a real difference while working a predictable rota.

About the Home

Towy Castle is a long-established 61-bed care home overlooking the beautiful Towy estuary. We provide specialist dementia and elderly care in a peaceful, homely setting supported by a dedicated and experienced team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Helping residents with night-time routines and personal care
• Providing a comforting presence and responding to needs throughout the night
• Monitoring wellbeing and carrying out regular checks
• Supporting early‑morning washing and dressing before handover
• Keeping the environment safe, tidy, and calm
• Ensuring good communication with colleagues across shifts

What You Should Bring

• Previous experience in care (essential)
• Understanding of dementia‑related needs (advantageous)
• A gentle, observant, and reliable approach
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health & Social Care or willingness to complete

What We Offer

• Consistent 3-on / 3-off shift pattern
• Supportive colleagues and approachable management
• Paid training & development opportunities
• DBS check covered by the company
• Enhanced pay for bank holidays
• Employee Health & Wellbeing Programme
• Health Cash Plan for everyday healthcare costs

Apply Today

If you’d like to support residents through the night in a home with a strong team spirit, we’d love to hear from you.

My Choice Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. All roles are subject to enhanced DBS checks and satisfactory references.