Night Care Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; Horndean; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Wellbeing tools

Retail discounts and savings

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

Job summary

The Barchester care home is seeking a night shift care assistant to support older residents through the night. You will help with daily living tasks, provide companionship, and follow individual care plans to keep residents comfortable overnight.

Experience in caring for older people is essential. The role requires the ability to work independently, strong communication, and empathy. The employer offers free training, wellbeing supports, discounts, and rewards programs.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Ability to work overnight and independently.
• Excellent communication and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living tasks overnight.
• Ensure residents' comfort throughout the night.
• Provide companionship and share moments with residents.
• Support residents with food and drink.
• Follow individual care plans.
• Ensure each resident has one-to-one time.
• Make residents' nights more comfortable.

Skills

Excellent communication

Can-do attitude

Empathy and compassion

Independent working

Job description

This night shift post sits at a Barchester care home, where the care assistant supports older residents through the night. The work centres on daily living tasks, keeping residents comfortable, offering companionship and following care plans, including one-to-one time. What sets it apart is the overnight working and the need to work independently. Previous experience caring for older people is essential.

What the job involves

• Assist residents with daily living tasks overnight
• Ensure residents' comfort throughout the night
• Provide companionship and share moments with residents
• Support residents with food and drink
• Follow individual care plans
• Ensure each resident has one-to-one time
• Make residents' nights more comfortable

Experience

• Experience of caring for older people

Skills & knowledge

• Excellent communication skills
• A can-do approach
• Empathy and compassion in delivering care
• Ability to work independently

What’s offered

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• Retail discounts and savings
• Refer a Friend bonus scheme with unlimited referrals
• Employee of the Month rewards
• Long Service Awards