Night Care Assistant: Career Growth & Support

Chestnutscare; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay rates

Enhanced pay for weekends and bank hol

Overtime and additional hours

Ongoing training and careerdevelopment

NVQ qualification support

Friendly, supportive environment

Free uniform and DBS checks

Job summary

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant to support residents through the night, maintaining comfort, dignity, and wellbeing in a safe environment.

The role includes administering medications where trained, recording care plans, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high standards of night-time care. Training and ongoing development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Good communication and interpersonal skills essential.
• Able to work independently while contributing to the wider care team.
• Caring, patient and responsible approach to residents.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and resident safety.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care in line with residents’ care plans and home policies.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, nutrition, hydration and continence care.
• Promote residents’ physical, mental and social well-being through activities and outings.
• Administer medication safely where trained and authorised.
• Monitor residents’ conditions and report concerns promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records, including care plans and medication records.
• Follow safeguarding, infection prevention, manual handling and health and safety procedures.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, residents, families and healthcare professionals.
• Support new team members and students where required.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment through the night.

Skills

Good communication

Interpersonal skills

Independent working

Caring and patient attitude

Job description

Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth is seeking a dedicated Night Care Assistant to support residents through the night, maintaining comfort, dignity, and wellbeing in a safe environment.

The role includes administering medications where trained, recording care plans, and collaborating with the care team to ensure high standards of night-time care. Training and ongoing development opportunities are offered.