Night Care Assistant - Dementia Lodge

The Royal British Legion; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday + bank holidays

Employer pension contributions (6-14%)

Enhanced DBS check

Flexible hours

On-site parking

Uniform provided

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts

Learning and development courses

Meal discount

Job summary

The Royal British Legion is seeking a compassionate Night Care Assistant to join our dementia care team. This full-time role covers 36 hours per week on night shifts in the Dementia unit, with a rota across 7 days. You will support residents with personal care, mobility and meals, while maintaining dignity and safety.

An enhanced DBS check is required. We offer training, generous benefits, uniform, parking and flexible hours to suit your needs.

Qualifications

• Experience in residential care settings preferred.
• Enhanced DBS required.
• Willingness to work flexible night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents.
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times.
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed.
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment.
• Maintain accurate care records.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.

Skills

Compassionate care

Night shift empathy

Dementia care

Personal care

Communication

Job description

About The Role

We're seeking a compassionate Night Care Assistant committed to delivering personalised care with empathy, dignity, and genuine kindness to each of our residents.

This Care Assistant role is full-time, consisting of 36 hours per week on night shifts. The position requires flexibility to work a rota covering 7 days a week and is located in the Dementia unit.

Please note that we are currently only able to consider applications from candidates who have the legal right to work in the UK. We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.

Key responsibilities of the role

• Assist with personal care and daily routines of residents
• Ensure residents' comfort and dignity at all times
• Support with mobility, nutrition, and medication as needed
• Create and maintain a safe and welcoming environment
• Maintain accurate care records
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

As a Care Assistant, you will have outstanding people skills, a friendly and positive attitude. We will provide the necessary support and training you need to thrive. An enhanced DBS check will be required for this role.

The Royal British Legion operates six care homes across the UK, dedicated to providing exceptional residential, nursing, and dementia care to veterans and their families.

Come and be part of the leading Armed Forces charity, making a difference to the lives of those who have served to keep us safe and protect our way of life.

Employee benefits include

• 22 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays, with optional annual leave purchase scheme of up to 5 working days
• Generous pension contributions, with Employer contributions ranging from 6% to 14% depending on length of service
• Additional rates for nights, bank holidays and overtime
• Flexible hours to suit your needs
• Affordable and quality meals at reduced cost
• Free on-site parking
• Free enhanced DBS check
• Uniform provided at no cost
• Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential counselling, financial and legal advice
• Exclusive retailer discounts on popular brands
• Range of courses delivered by learning specialists to support your development goals and objectives

For more detailed information about the role, please see the job description attached to our direct advert.

RBL is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive organisation, reflecting the diversity of the armed forces community and of wider society. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and personal characteristics.

We may close this vacancy early if we believe we have enough strong applications to be able to successfully fill the role(s). Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

If you require the job advert or job description in an alternative format, please contact 0808 802 8080.