Nights Care Assistant: Compassionate Support & Growth

Prestwickcare; Seabrook; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training & development

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Staff discount card for leisure sites

Career progression opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Prestwick Care seeks a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts at Bay View House in Whitley Bay. You will support residents with daily living activities, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs where trained, and provide emotional support in a compassionate environment.

Full training and ongoing professional development are offered, along with benefits including EAP and staff discounts. This role emphasizes dignity, privacy and high-quality individual care.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal abilities required.
• Able to work in a team and adapt to changing shifts.
• Empathetic, with patient-centred approach to residents.
• Flexible to nights, weekends and bank holidays.
• English proficiency sufficient to perform the role.
• Experience in care settings is advantageous but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
• Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities as needed.
• Monitor and record residents' vital signs where trained.
• Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship.
• Assist nursing staff and senior carers with basic care tasks.
• Promote dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
• Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment per health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare team members.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Empathy

Flexibility

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Prestwick Care seeks a dedicated Care Assistant for night shifts at Bay View House in Whitley Bay. You will support residents with daily living activities, assist with mobility, monitor vital signs where trained, and provide emotional support in a compassionate environment.

Full training and ongoing professional development are offered, along with benefits including EAP and staff discounts. This role emphasizes dignity, privacy and high-quality individual care.