Night Care Assistant

Alderbrook Care Home; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid DBS

Pension

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Job summary

Alderbrook Care Home, Leeds, is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support residents with complex needs, including dementia and mental health conditions. The role focuses on safe, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

You will follow care plans, work with the team to maintain calm routines, and build positive relationships with residents. Night shifts are available, with benefits including DBS, pension, uniform and onsite parking.

Qualifications

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• A calm, patient and resilient attitude.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a complex care environment.
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with complex needs following individual care plans.
• Provide safe, consistent and person-centred care to promote dignity and wellbeing.
• Collaborate with the wider team to follow structured routines and respond to changes in wellbeing.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication

Teamwork

Patience

Education

NVQ2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Alderbrook Care Home is a modern, purpose built care home located in Leeds, providing specialist Complex Care for up to 140 residents. The home supports individuals with complex physical and mental health needs within a safe, structured and supportive environment focused on dignity, wellbeing and person centred care.

Care Assistant Contract

• £12.71 per hour
• Full Time
• Nightshift Available
• Paid DBS, pension, uniform provided and onsite parking
• 5.6 weeks annual leave (pro rata)

Role Overview

As a Care Assistant, you will support individuals with a range of complex needs, including advanced dementia, mental health conditions and other long term health challenges. Your role is to provide safe, consistent and person centred care that promotes dignity, independence and wellbeing.

Working closely with the wider team, you will follow individual care plans and support structured routines, helping to create a calm, stable and supportive environment. You will build positive relationships with residents, understanding their needs and responding appropriately to changes in behaviour or wellbeing.

This is a hands on role that requires patience, resilience and a calm approach, supporting both the physical and emotional needs of residents while ensuring care is delivered safely and consistently at all times.

What We Are Looking For

• A caring, compassionate and respectful approach
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• A calm, patient and resilient attitude
• Willingness to learn and develop within a complex care environment
• Previous experience in care or mental health is beneficial but not essential
• NVQ2 in Health & Social Care, or willingness to obtain

About us

Alderbrook Care Home is part of Willinbrook Healthcare, the specialist complex care division of Care Concern Group, a family owned, market leading care provider with a strong and growing presence across the United Kingdom. We are committed to delivering high quality care and developing supportive, rewarding workplaces where our teams can thrive.

Through Willinbrook Healthcare, we deliver high quality, clinically led care for adults with complex physical and mental health needs within specialist, supportive environments.

Our five core values Trust|Respect|Passion|Kindness|Inclusivity are at the heart of everything we do, shaping the care we deliver and the environments we create. If you share these values and want to build or develop your career in a specialist care environment, we would love to hear from you.