Night Care Assistant – Compassionate Overnight Support

The Methodist Church in Britain; Whitehaven; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sessional pay

Career development

Supportive team

Staff benefits via council

Job summary

The Cumberland Council operates The Gables residential home, a 24-hour care setting for older adults. This night post provides personal care, medication assistance and reassurance on a rota of 24.38 hours per week, including alternate weekends and bank holidays.

An Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check is required; applicants must not be barred. The role offers development opportunities, a supportive team, and a £15 sessional payment, with staff benefits via the council.

Qualifications

• Kindness and compassion for residents.
• Reliability and ability to work night shifts.
• Genuine desire to make a difference in people's lives.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents overnight.
• Assist residents with medication.
• Offer reassurance and companionship during the night.
• Promote residents' wellbeing and independence.
• Get to know each resident as an individual.
• Work night shifts on a 24-hour rota including weekends/bank holidays.

Skills

Kindness

Reliability

Genuine care

Job description

The Cumberland Council operates The Gables residential home, a 24-hour care setting for older adults. This night post provides personal care, medication assistance and reassurance on a rota of 24.38 hours per week, including alternate weekends and bank holidays.

An Enhanced DBS with Adults Barred List check is required; applicants must not be barred. The role offers development opportunities, a supportive team, and a £15 sessional payment, with staff benefits via the council.