NIGHT Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; Hybrid; GBP 13,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Real Living Wage

Fortnightly pay

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Paid DBS

Free parking

Full induction before first shift

Ongoing training and development

Career progression through Dovehaven

Uniform provided

Job summary

The Brunswick is a Dovehaven Care Homes residential care home in Southport with 55 rooms across 4 floors. We are looking for a dedicated Night Care Assistant to help residents feel safe, comfortable and respected both day and night.

You’ll provide personal care, support emotional wellbeing, and work with a small team to maintain a calm, safe environment. Night shifts offer a quieter pace and greater autonomy, with full induction and ongoing training.

Responsibilities

• Personal care delivered with dignity
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence where possible
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment
• Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home

Job description

Care Assistant (Nights)

The Brunswick,Southport

22hrsper week -8pm - 8am - 12-hour shifts- on a rota basis - Real Living Wage(Premium pay on Care Workers)

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts,we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off

• Real Living Wage,because your work matters

• Strong, supportive team on every shift

• Paid training before you start,not thrown in at the deep end

• A calmer, more focused environment on nights

• Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Night shifts are ideal if you prefer:

• A quieter, more structured pace
• Working closely with a small, trusted team
• Having the space to deliver thoughtful, person-centred care
• Greater autonomy and responsibility

About The Brunswick

The Brunswick is a residential care home with 55 rooms across 4 floors.Our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible, our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

Take a lookat the home: https://dovehaven.co.uk/our-homes/the-brunswick

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night.

This includes:

• Personal care delivered with dignity

• Supporting emotional wellbeing

• Encouraging independence where possible

• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home)

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate

• Comfortable working independently (especially at night)

• Team players who support others

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

• Real Living Wage

• Fortnightly pay

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)

• Paid DBS

• Free parking

• Full induction before your first shift

• Ongoing training and development

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy

• Uniform provided

Important Information

• Night shifts available

• Part-time and full-time contracts

• Every other weekend required

• No sponsorship available

• Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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