Care Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant – Care Home (Twilight / Part-Time)
Location: Crandon Springs Care Home, Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1WE
Pay Rate: £14.70 per hour
Hours: 10.50 hours per week (Average: 12 hrs one week, 9 hrs the next)
Shift Pattern: Twilight Shift (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM; 4 evenings one week, 3 evenings the next)
Employment Type: Permanent (Part-Time)
About the Opportunity
Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Barchester Healthcare to recruit a compassionate, reliable Care Assistant for permanent evening twilight shifts at Crandon Springs Care Home in Wells.
If you are looking for part-time evening work that fits perfectly around daytime commitments while making a meaningful difference in the lives of residents, this permanent twilight role offers competitive pay, great employee benefits, and full training support.
About the Role
As a Twilight Care Assistant, you will provide vital evening care and support to residents, helping them unwind, assist with evening routines, and ensure they feel safe, comfortable, and well-cared for as the day concludes.
Key Responsibilities:
Evening Care & Support: Assist residents with evening routines, personal care, mobility, and supper/beverage support during evening hours (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM).
Care Plan Execution: Deliver safe, dignified, and personalized care according to individual resident care plans and risk assessments.
Companionship: Spend quality one-to-one time with residents, providing emotional support and a soothing presence during the evening hours.
Team Handover: Collaborate effectively with daytime and nighttime teams to ensure seamless continuity of care.
About You
We are looking for a warm, empathetic individual with a genuine heart for helping older adults.
Requirements:
Experience: Previous experience caring for older people (in professional or personal settings).
Skills: Strong communication skills, active listening, and a practical, can-do approach.
Attributes: Compassion, reliability, patience, and a reassuring approach during evening hours.
Availability: Able to commit to the part-time evening schedule (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM, on a 4-evening / 3-evening alternating rota).
Rewards & Benefits Package
In return for your dedication and evening support, you will receive:
Competitive Pay: £14.70 / hour (10.50 hrs/week average, Permanent)
Great Work-Life Balance: Fixed twilight shift times that complement daytime commitments
Free Training & Development: Onboarding and ongoing training programs with pathways for career growth
Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance tools and mental health resources
Perks & Savings: Generous retail, supermarket, and lifestyle discounts
Referral Scheme: Unlimited access to the 'Refer a Friend' bonus program
Recognition: 'Employee of the Month' awards and 'Long Service Awards'