Nights Care Assistant

SeeMeHired; Penhow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Values-led organisation

Job summary

Caer Gwent, part of Guild Care, is seeking a Night Care Assistant to support residents during the night. You will help with personal care, wellbeing, and provide reassurance in a calm, welcoming environment.

Shifts include nights with varying demand. We value empathy, reliability, and teamwork, offering training and a supportive, values-led workplace focused on compassionate, person-centred care.

Qualifications

• No care experience is required; full training will be provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Must be able to work night shifts.
• Must be able to commute to Worthing, West Sussex.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care and wellbeing during the night.
• Carry out regular checks and respond when residents need assistance.
• Help residents settle and provide reassurance when needed.
• Keep the home clean, tidy, and comfortable.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure residents receive the best possible care.

Skills

Caring

Reliable

Team player

Empathy

Patience

Good communication

Job description

As a Night Care Assistant, you'll be there to support residents during the quieter hours, helping them feel comfortable and reassured while maintaining a calm and welcoming environment.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care and wellbeing needs during the night
• Carrying out regular checks and responding when residents need assistance
• Helping residents settle and providing reassurance when needed
• Keeping the home clean, tidy, and comfortable
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure residents receive the best possible care

Some nights will be busy, others quieter, but every shift plays an important part in helping residents feel secure and supported.

We're looking for people who are:

• Caring, friendly, and reliable
• Respectful and committed to providing good quality care
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Willing to learn and develop new skills
• Aligned with Guild Care's values: Brave, Engaging, Loving, Integrity, and Everyone Matters
• No care experience is needed. Full training will be provided.
• Must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship
• Must be able to work night shifts
• Must be able to commute to Worthing, West Sussex
• Must be able to provide care and support to residents

Desired criteria

• Ability to work flexible night shifts (24 to 48 hours per week)
• Experience working as a Care Assistant or in a similar care setting
• Experience working with elderly residents
• Possess empathy, patience, and good communication skills, Empathy
• Experience working with vulnerable people
• Providing personal care

Looking for a rewarding night role where you can make a real difference? Join the team at Caer Gwent, one of Guild Care's residential care homes, and help ensure our residents feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the night.

Salary and Benefits

• £14.34 per hour (Sunday to Friday nights)
• £15.03 per hour (Saturday nights), High staffing levels - we overstaff by 10% to help ensure staff and residents are well supported
• Supportive management - experienced leaders who are there to help you succeed
• Employee wellbeing support - including access to external counselling services
• Career development opportunities - training and progression opportunities available
• A values-led organisation focused on delivering person-centred care

If you're looking for a night role where you can make a positive difference and be part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you. Join Guild Care at Caer Gwent and help our residents feel safe, comfortable, and cared for throughout the night.