Care Assistant - Nights
About this role
Job Advertisement: Care Assistant - Nights
Position: Care Assistant - Nights (Permanent)
Location: Southbourne Beach Care Home, 42 Belle Vue Road, Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £13.30 per hour
Contract Type: Permanent
Presented by: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency on behalf of Avery Healthcare
About the Role
As a Night Care Assistant, you will be a reassuring, compassionate presence through the night, making a positive impact on our residents' lives when they need it most. Working within a luxury care environment at Southbourne Beach Care Home, your dedication will ensure residents feel safe, secure, and respected at all times.
Key Responsibilities:
Deliver high standards of personal care, assisting residents with personal hygiene, comfort, and nighttime routines while championing independence and dignity.
Recognise and understand clinical risk areas (such as weight loss, pressure sores, falls risk, and signs of infection) and escalate any concerns in a timely manner.
Act courteously and respectfully towards residents and their visitors at all times.
Practice safe systems of work across a range of daily care and night-shift 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 provide a thorough induction and training programme to ensure you feel fully confident and equipped in your role.
Skills: Good verbal and written communication skills, initiative, adaptability, and the ability to work effectively as part of a close-knit team.
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: £13.30 per hour.
Supportive Culture: A close-knit, caring environment focused on staff wellbeing and personal development.
Comprehensive Training: Full induction and ongoing career learning opportunities.
Secure Employment: Work with one of the UK’s largest providers of luxury elderly care homes.