Night Care Assistant

Abbeyfield Group; London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Join Abbeyfield Group as a Night Care Assistant in a purpose-built Dementia Care Home. This role offers a rewarding experience with responsibilities focused on assisting residents and developing personalized care plans. With extensive training and a supportive environment, you'll be a crucial part of enhancing residents' quality of life in a compassionate and respectful manner.

Benefits

Competitive pay, benchmarked annually

Generous paid leave

£500 referral bonus

Life Assurance

Pay progression within role

Career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Passionate about providing exceptional care.
• Natural calling to care.
• Good interpersonal skills and sensitivity.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, and mobility.
• Help develop residents’ Care Plans.
• Create a welcoming and respectful environment.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Sensitivity

Job description

Posted Tuesday 3 June 2025 at 00:00 | Expired Wednesday 4 June 2025 at 23:59

Situated in the cultural suburb of New Malden and surrounded by areas of natural beauty, easy access to public transport links and a bustling high street nearby, Abbeyfield House is a purpose-built Dementia Care Home. We offer tailored and personalised packages of care, 24 hours a day, to up to 36 residents at any one time. Each resident has a beautifully furnished ensuite room, with a spacious sensory garden and communal areas to enjoy.

The Role:

Your time as a Night Care Assistant will be varied, interesting, and rewarding. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking, and getting around. Importantly, as a Night Care Assistant, you’ll help make them feel at home. You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity, and independence at all times. You’ll also be integral to developing residents’ Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Hours: 18 hours per week, including alternate weekend shifts.

At Abbeyfield House, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our many benefits include:

• Competitive pay, benchmarked annually
• Generous paid leave
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role based on skills and contribution
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians, and much more) to be claimed back
• Access to apply for a 'Blue Light Card', offering discounts on days out, restaurants, and shops

About You:

Don’t worry if you have no experience—we’ll provide you with all the training you need. What’s more important is that you have a natural calling to care and that you'll be passionate and committed to providing exceptional care to our residents, their families, and friends.

Are you sensitive, empathetic, and love to care for others? Do you enjoy building meaningful relationships and making a real difference? If that sounds like you, we think you’ll fit right in at Abbeyfield House! Whether you’re new to the world of care or looking to retrain, we’re looking for people to join our growing team of Night Care Assistants.