Night Care & Support Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Blue Light Card

Paid induction and training

Employee referral bonus scheme

Free DBS check

Contributory pension scheme

Life insurance

NMC pin fees paid

Staff association

Local staff reward programme

Onsite learning and development team

Career progression

Competitive pay rates

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance and wellbeing

Job summary

Care South is hiring a Night Care & Support Assistant at Castle Dene Residential Home in Bournemouth. The role offers hourly pay of £13.05–£13.30 with full or part-time hours.

Shifts run 19:00–07:00, including alternate weekends, and a comprehensive induction is provided to support you from day one. No prior care experience is required; candidates with a background in customer service or community support are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required; customer service or community support welcomed.
• Ability to demonstrate kindness, empathy, and commitment to residents.
• Willingness to complete induction and training.

Responsibilities

• Provide night-time care and support to residents.
• Assist with personal care and mobility as needed.
• Build caring relationships and ensure residents feel safe and valued.

Job description

Join Our Caring Community at Castle Dene!

Role: Night Care & Support Assistant

Location: Castle Dene Residential Home, Bournemouth (BH8 0DB)

Pay: £13.05 - £13.30 per hour

Hours: Full & Part Time

Shift Pattern: 19:00 - 07:00 (including alternate weekends)

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Castle Dene, 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

• 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

• 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.

PEOPLE PASSION PURPOSE

Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at carehome.co.uk.

As a not-for-profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website: http://www.care-south.co.uk/about-us.

For any questions please contact the recruitment team on 01202 712448.