Care Assistant - Care Home
About this role
Care Assistant – Evening / Twilight Shifts
Location: Crandon Springs Care Home (Glastonbury Road, Wells, BA5 1WE)
Pay: £14.70 per hour
Hours: 10.50 hours per week average (Part-time, Permanent)
Shift Pattern: Twilight shifts (5:00 PM – 8:00 PM) | Alternating schedule: 4 evenings one week (12 hrs), 3 evenings the next week (9 hrs)
About the Role
Are you looking for a part-time care role during evening hours that fits perfectly around your daytime commitments?
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we are currently hiring a dedicated part-time Care Assistant on behalf of Barchester Healthcare to join the team at Crandon Springs Care Home.
In this permanent twilight role, you will assist residents during the crucial evening hours—helping them wind down, assisting with evening meals and personal care, and providing warm, reassuring companionship before bedtime.
Key Responsibilities
Evening Support & Care: Assist residents with evening care plans, personal care routines, mobility, and supper/beverage services.
Companionship: Spend meaningful one-to-one time engaging with residents as they relax for the evening.
Dignity & Comfort: Help maintain a calm, peaceful, and safe environment across twilight hours.
Teamwork: Work alongside the evening care team and nurses to ensure a smooth transition into night care routines.
About You
Experience: Prior experience caring for older adults in a professional or personal setting.
Key Skills: Excellent communication skills with a positive, "can-do" attitude.
Qualities: Deep empathy, warm-heartedness, and a genuine passion for delivering compassionate care.
Growth Readiness: Eager to learn—full introductory and ongoing training will be provided.
Rewards & Benefits
Competitive Pay: £14.70 per hour on a reliable part-time permanent contract.
Predictable Schedule: Fixed twilight shift pattern (5 PM – 8 PM) ideal for balancing work and family life.
Free Training & Progression: Access no-cost learning programs and career pathway support from a leading UK healthcare provider.
Employee Perks: Retail, leisure, and everyday savings discounts.
Wellbeing & Recognition: Access to wellbeing support tools, 'Employee of the Month' awards, 'Long Service Awards', and an unlimited 'Refer a Friend' bonus scheme.