Night Care & Support Assistant

Care South; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card discounts

Paid induction and training

Referral bonus

Free DBS check

Pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees

Staff association

Local reward programme

Onsite learning

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Wellbeing programmes

Job summary

Care South Wickmeads in Bournemouth is seeking a Night Care & Support Assistant to join our caring team. This full- and part-time night role runs 19:45–08:00 with alternate weekends at 2 Wickmeads Road, BH6 4LG, paying £13.05–£13.30 per hour.

No prior care experience is required; we welcome applicants with customer service or community support backgrounds. You will receive a full induction and ongoing training, with a supportive team committed to person-centred care that helps residents feel

Qualifications

• 18 years or older.
• No visa sponsorship available.
• No prior care experience required; experience in customer service or community support is welcome.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and mobility needs.
• Build relationships and tailor activities to residents' interests.
• Support residents to stay independent and active.
• Maintain a safe, clean and compassionate living environment.

Skills

Empathy

Customer service

Teamwork

Job description

Join Our Caring Community at Wickmeads!

Role: Night Care & Support Assistant

Location: 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG

Pay: £13.05 – £13.30 per hour

Hours: Full time and part time hours available

Shift Pattern: 19:45 – 08:00 (including alternate weekends)

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Wickmeads, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.

You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.

If this sounds like you, come and be part of a team that truly makes a difference!

Make a Real Difference Every Day

Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person-centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents.

No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests. This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships.

Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

Why You’ll Love Working with Us

You'll receive a comprehensive induction including;

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person-centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team-focused atmosphere within the home.

Your Rewards and Benefits

At Care South, we really value all our staff, whatever the role. We offer a stimulating and incredibly rewarding career. We celebrate all our staff every year through the Care South Stars Awards.

As a not-for-profit charity, our focus isn’t on our owners or shareholders its very firmly on those in our care and those that care for them. We are constantly looking at ways to improve the reward and recognition of all our amazing people within the Care South Team. Our current benefits package includes: -

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

What You Need to Know

• You must be 18 years or older.
• We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

Ready to Join Us?