Night Care Assistant

Primelife; Leicester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A care organization in Leicester is looking for dedicated care professionals to join as Night Care Assistants. In this part-time role, you will provide essential support to residents and ensure their safety and well-being during the night. Prior experience is not essential as full training is provided. Ideal candidates should have a caring nature and be understanding towards the residents' needs. Competitive hourly rates and benefits are offered.

Benefits

Hourly rates ranging from £12.45 to £12.80

Opportunities for career progression

Fully funded DBS

Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme up to £250

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential.
• Full training is provided.
• Candidates should be respectful of residents' individual abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and retiring to bed.
• Completing routine welfare checks throughout the night.
• Supporting residents to dine and maintain good nutrition.
• Encouraging safe mobility around the home.
• Providing friendship and companionship.
• Maintaining accurate written records and documentation.
• Engaging with other care professionals.
• Welcoming family members and assisting with enquiries.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Understanding

Job description

Job Description

Prime Life is looking for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Night Care Assistant on a full or part-time basis. Several vacancies are available, and we are keen to meet candidates as soon as possible for interviews. This role will be based at Oaklands Care Home in the heart of Leicester, close to local main travel routes. The home is designed to cater to every need of 42 residents living with a range of mental health conditions. Candidates must be patient, understanding, and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Benefits of Becoming Our Night Care Assistant

• Hourly rates ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
• Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
• Fully funded DBS
• Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
• Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate!

Responsibilities Of Our Night Care Assistant

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and retiring to bed for the evening
• Completing routine welfare checks throughout the night to ensure residents are safe and well
• Supporting residents to dine and maintain good nutrition and hydration as required
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
• Providing friendship and companionship to residents
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Being part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals, as and when required, to promote the health and well‑being of our residents
• Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries

Qualifications and Requirements

To be successful within this role you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker is desirable but not essential, as full training is provided. Residents live with age‑related conditions, life‑limiting health conditions, mental health conditions and physical disabilities that require dignified support. Candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of our residents’ individual abilities.

Seniority Level

• Entry level

Employment Type

• Part‑time