Care Assistant - Nights
About this role
Job Advertisement: Care Assistant - Nights
Position: Care Assistant - Nights (Permanent)
Location: Brentwood Arches Care Home, London Road, Brentwood, Essex, United Kingdom
Salary: £13.20 to £13.60 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent / Night Shifts (Closing Date: 16 October 2026)
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will deliver high standards of personal care during night hours, contributing fully to the care team to ensure continuity, safety, and exceptional quality of service for our residents.
Key Responsibilities:
Assist residents with all personal hygiene care, ensuring optimum independence, dignity, and respect at all times.
Recognise and understand clinical risk areas in residents (such as weight loss, pressure sores, risk of falls, and signs of infection) and escalate any identified risks in a timely manner.
Act courteously towards residents and their visitors, respecting the individual dignity and uniqueness of each resident.
Practice safe systems of work across a wide range of nightly tasks.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated individual who embodies Avery's core values of being caring, supportive, honest, respectful, and accountable.
Experience: No prior experience is required! We are proud to offer a thorough induction and training programme to ensure you feel confident and fully equipped in your role.
Skills & Attributes: Effective verbal and written communication skills, strong initiative, respect for others, efficiency in following instructions, and the flexibility to cover responsibilities at short notice.
Requirements: Applicants must have proof of eligibility to work in the UK and undergo a DBS disclosure check (cost met by Avery Healthcare).
Why Join Us? (Benefits & Rewards)
Joining Avery Healthcare means becoming part of an inspiring, award-winning team where your hard work is celebrated and your career growth is supported. Enjoy fantastic benefits:
Competitive Pay: £13.20 to £13.60 per hour.
Secure Employment: A stable, permanent night shift contract offering regular hours and ongoing career progression.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and personal development.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and ongoing career learning opportunities with one of the UK’s leading luxury elderly care providers.