Assistant in Nursing (Night Shift)

Ballycara; Scarborough; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit aged care provider in Scarborough is seeking a compassionate Assistant in Nursing to provide safe, person-centred care in a residential aged care community. Responsibilities include supporting daily living activities, assisting residents with diverse needs, and promoting their quality of life. Ideal candidates will possess an AIN qualification, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to resident well-being. Enjoy permanent part-time work with consistency in shifts while being part of a supportive team that respects positive aging.

Benefits

Emotional wellness day off each year

Fitness allowance and access to wellness equipment

Paid study leave and yearly study assistance

Not-for-profit salary packaging and financial discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in residential aged care required.
• Flexibility to work 2–3 nights per week, ideally including alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living and personal care.
• Assist residents with varying needs, including dementia and palliative care.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team under Registered Nurses.
• Promote independence and quality of life for residents.
• Embody BallyCara's values through compassionate care.

Skills

Calm decision-making

Reliability

Excellent communication skills

Commitment to resident dignity and wellbeing

Education

Qualification as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN)

Job description

Job Category: Community Services and Development

BallyCara is an established charitable organisation that offers a wellness-focused lifestyle for our clients to facilitate independent living, health, and happiness.

At BallyCara, you will belong to a welcoming and inclusive community where your individual strengths and interests are embraced and are the key driver to everything that we create together. We will empower you with flexibility, autonomy and coaching to allow you to make a meaningful difference, whilst supporting you in your career and personal journey.

We inspirehealthy and happy living through our SONA® (Happiness) values and enhance our employee's wellness through the following employee benefits:

• Emotional Wellness: Enhance your happiness. Enjoya wellness day off each year to take on your birthday, for your family, or just for you because you are worth it.
• Physical Wellness: Improve your health and wellbeing with a fitness allowancefor remedial massage, outdoor wellness gear, yoga, pilates, swimming, or gym plus access to an online fitness portal LIFT Fitness!
• Professional Wellness: Enhance your career with two days of paid study leave combined withyearlystudy assistance!
• Financial Wellness: Access not-for-profit salary packaging up to $18,550, receive 17.5% annual leave loading, and up to $1,892 per annum in financial discounts from our TELUS HealthEAP and wellbeing portal!

Job Description

Join BallyCara’s ResCare Team and make a meaningful difference overnight, providing safe, compassionate, and person-centred care to our residential aged care community.

What you will be doing

• Support residents with daily living and personal care, ensuring dignity, comfort, and wellbeing.
• Assist residents with varying needs, including those living with dementia, high care requirements, or palliative/end-of-life care.
• Work under the guidance of Registered Nurses, collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to support each resident’s physical, emotional, and social wellbeing.
• Promote independence, quality of life, and a positive living experience for every resident.
• Embody BallyCara’s culture of respect, dignity, and SONA® values through compassionate, person-centred care.

What you’ll bring

• Qualification as an Assistant in Nursing (AIN) and experience in residential aged care.
• Calm decision-making, reliability, and excellent communication skills.
• A genuine commitment to resident dignity, wellbeing, and person-centred care.
• Flexibility to work 2–3 nights per week, ideally including alternate weekends.

Why BallyCara?

• Permanent part-time stability with consistent night shifts.
• Work in a beautiful Scarboroughlocation.
• Supportive culture grounded in relationships, respect, and positive ageing.
• Opportunity to grow and develop within a leading not-for-profit aged care provider.

Desired Skills and Experience

Apply Now!

We welcome applications from compassionate AINs who want to make a real difference, every night!

Please submit your application through our recruitment portal. Applications sent via external agencies or other channels cannot be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.