Night Care Assistant – Residential Care Home

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

Night Care Assistant – Residential Care Home

Join our award-winning residential care home for older people as a Night Care Assistant. Enjoy competitive pay, training and career development.

Care Assistant Full time Weymouth

Help our residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for throughout the night. Join the team at
Chestnuts Residential Care Home in Weymouth and make a meaningful difference to the lives of
older people.

About the Role

Chestnuts Residential Care Home is looking for a caring and reliable Night Care Assistant to
support residents throughout the night. You will help maintain their comfort, dignity and wellbeing
while ensuring they receive the care and attention they need.

Our home has a Good CQC rating, and our team is committed to maintaining high standards of care
in a safe, welcoming and homely environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide person-centred care in line with residents’ care plans and the home’s policies and procedures.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, mobility, nutrition, hydration and continence care.
• Promote residents’ physical, mental and social well-being through activities, hobbies and outings.
• Administer medication safely in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, where trained and authorised.
• Monitor residents’ conditions and report any concerns or changes promptly.
• Maintain accurate care records, including care plans, medication records and progress notes.
• 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 throughout the night.

Requirements:

• Previous experience in a Care Assistant role within a residential care setting.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• A caring, patient and responsible approach.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to the wider care team.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of care and resident safety.

Benefits of Joining Our Team

• Competitive pay rates.
• Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays.
• Overtime and additional working hours available.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Support towards NVQ qualifications.
• A friendly, supportive and welcoming working environment.
• Free uniform and DBS checks.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.10–£13.60 per hour
Expected Hours: 36 hours per week