Night Care Assistant: Compassionate Support & Overnight Shifts

Birchstone Care Limited; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly, supportive team

Opportunities to develop skills

Job summary

Birchstone Care Limited in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts. You will provide personal care, support mobility and transfers, prompt medications, assist with nutrition and hydration, and maintain accurate care records, all while upholding health, safety and safeguarding procedures.

Join a warm, family-focused team where kindness and reliability are valued. Training opportunities, flexible night shifts including weekends and bank holidays, and opportunities to

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship)
• Experience in care is beneficial but not essential
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management and ability to prioritise at night
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed to high standards of care
• Willingness to learn and undertake training
• Flexible to work night shifts including weekends and bank holidays
• Own transport is required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care during night shifts
• Support with personal care, mobility and transfers
• Provide medication prompts as required
• Assist with nutrition and hydration
• Offer emotional reassurance to residents
• Maintain accurate care records and follow procedures

Skills

Right to work in UK

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Teamwork

Flexibility

Willingness to train

Own transport

Job description

Birchstone Care Limited in Colchester is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts. You will provide personal care, support mobility and transfers, prompt medications, assist with nutrition and hydration, and maintain accurate care records, all while upholding health, safety and safeguarding procedures.

Join a warm, family-focused team where kindness and reliability are valued. Training opportunities, flexible night shifts including weekends and bank holidays, and opportunities to