Night Care Assistant

Royal Borough Of Kensington And Chelsea; Gosport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Assured

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking Night Care Assistants to join our Older Adults Homes in Gosport. You will support residents at night, deliver person-centred care, and promote independence, while building strong relationships with residents, families and colleagues.

The role emphasizes values, compassion and attentiveness, with shifts that include nights, weekends and bank holidays. Prior experience is not essential, and we offer a supportive, collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant.
• Must have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.
• Willing to work nights, weekends and bank holidays as required.
• Good observational and communication skills to support residents.

Responsibilities

• Support at night: help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Provide person-centred care: tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

Skills

Empathy

Compassion

Respect

Communication skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

Job Details

Job Reference: HCC625091

Salary Range: £26,018 - £27,111 pro-rata, per annum (actual salary £16,172 - £16,852 per annum)

Work Location: Woodcot Lodge, Gosport

Hours per week: 23

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 2 November 2026

The Role

Within our older adults’ homes, we aim to create a warm and welcoming environment where our Night Care Assistants can deliver the exceptional care our residents deserve. Join our supportive team and be part of something special, where your dedication and compassion can make a big difference to the lives of others.

What you’ll do

• Support at night: Help with activities including personal care, ensuring the comfort, wellbeing and safety of our residents at night.
• Provide person-centred care: Tailor your care planning to meet the unique needs of each resident.
• Promote independence: Encourage residents to make personal care choices and support their self-care and independence.
• Build relationships: Establish supportive connections with residents, their families, and colleagues.

What we’re looking for

Experience working in social care isn’t essential to join us as a Care Assistant - you might be a school or college leaver looking to take your first step in a career in social care, considering a career change, or returning to work after a break. What’s more important to us is that you have the right values, skills and motivations to provide high quality care.

• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive and lasting difference to their lives.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide emotional support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to their individual needs.
• Attentiveness: Strong observational skills to closely monitor mental and physical health during the night and the ability to respond quickly and appropriately to verbal and non‑verbal signs.
• Communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Problem‑solving skills: Handle unexpected situations calmly and effectively.

Why join us

• Rewarding work: Make a real difference in the lives of our residents and know that you can help improve the quality of life of others and make a lasting impact on the lives of those you care for.
• Make a difference: Watch this to find out more about the important work our Older Adults Residential Teams do.
• Supportive environment: Work in a friendly and collaborative team who feel proud of the work they do to support people in our community.
• Professional growth: We invest in your future. With ongoing development opportunities, you’ll have the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. Find more information .

For this role you’ll be required to work nights, weekends and bank holidays for which enhancements will be paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note: We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.

Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

Other job titles you may be searching for: Care Assistant, Carer, General Assistant, Support Worker, Healthcare Assistant, Caregiver, Nursing Home Assistant, Personal Care Assistant.

Values Based Recruitment

We recruit for attitudes and values in Adults’ Health and Care. We invite you to evidence how you demonstrate our 5 core values in your application. For more information on our values, please refer to the candidate pack.

Additional Information

Night Care Assistant

Vetting Requirements

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion

For general enquiries, please contact
For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jade Delaney, Registered Manager on

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