Night Care Assistant

Bath & North East Somerset Council; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Night Care Assistant to deliver person-centred care overnight. This role involves supporting residents in maintaining their independence and dignity while being part of a dedicated team. Ideal candidates should be strong team players with excellent communication skills and a commitment to high-quality care. Experience in care is preferred but not essential. Competitive welcome payment available upon completion of probation.

Benefits

Welcome payment of 5% upon successful probation

Qualifications

• Experience in care preferred but not essential.
• Diverse backgrounds including nursing, learning disabilities, and healthcare welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Build respectful, professional relationships with residents and colleagues.
• Support residents to maintain independence and dignity.
• Use equipment safely and effectively with training.
• Contribute to a positive, caring environment.

Skills

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to high-quality care

Job description

Overview

At Bath & North East Somerset Council we have one overriding purpose – to improve people’s lives.

Join Our Team at Bath & North East Somerset Council – Make a Real Difference!

This role offers a welcome payment of 5% of the starting salary for the grade, payable upon successful completion of your probation period (subject to eligibility).

About Our Community Resource Centres (CRCs)

We operate two Community Resource Centres in Bath and Midsomer Norton, each offering residential care for 30–45 older adults. These centres provide a safe, supportive environment for individuals with a range of needs, including dementia and physical disabilities.

Combe Lea is a warm and welcoming care home where we focus on promoting independence and enhancing the quality of life for our residents through meaningful activities and compassionate care.

Your Role as a Night Care Assistant

As a Night Care Assistant, you’ll be part of a dedicated team delivering person-centred care overnight. You’ll:

• Build respectful, professional relationships with residents and colleagues
• Support residents to maintain independence and dignity
• Use equipment safely and effectively (full training provided)
• Contribute to a positive, caring environment where compassion and quality are valued

About You

We’re looking for someone who:

• Is a strong team player with excellent communication skills
• Has a genuine commitment to delivering high-quality care
• Ideally has experience in care (though not essential – we welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds including nursing, learning disabilities, and healthcare)

Interested? Let’s Talk!

To find out more about the role or have an informal chat, please contact: Kerry Love, Deputy Manager by email on [e-mail]

Interview Date : TBC

Please No Agencies.

Please note: We operate a policy of prior consideration for individuals on the Council’s at-risk register. Eligible candidates will be interviewed before external applicants.

Please note that this advert may close earlier than the stated closing date due to high demand. We advise all interested candidates to apply as soon as possible