At Ashbourne Care Home, nights are about calmness, safety, dignity, and reassurance. We are looking for a kind, reliable, and emotionally aware Night Care Assistant to join our dedicated night team. You will play a vital role in ensuring our residents feel safe, comfortable, and supported throughout the night.
This is a meaningful role where your presence, patience, and professionalism make a genuine difference to the lives of the people we care for.
⭐ What You’ll Be Doing
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing throughout the night, ensuring they are safe, settled, and comfortable
- Respond promptly and calmly to call bells, requests, or emergencies
- Provide personal care sensitively and respectfully, always protecting dignity and choice
- Follow individualised care plans, delivering person‑centred support tailored to each resident
- Support mobility and repositioning, ensuring comfort and pressure‑relief needs are met
- Maintain accurate night‑time records, documenting observations, incidents, and changes
- Keep the environment safe, clean, and peaceful, supporting a restful night for residents
- Communicate effectively with the night team and handover to day staff to ensure continuity of care
⭐ What We’re Looking For
- A caring, patient, and compassionate approach
- Someone who remains calm and confident during quiet hours and unexpected situations
- Good communication skills and a respectful, person‑centred attitude
- Ability to work independently while being part of a supportive team
- Basic IT skills for documentation
- Previous care experience is helpful but not essential — full training is provided
- A driving licence is beneficial but not required
⭐ Why Join Ashbourne?
- A warm, supportive team who value kindness and teamwork
- A calm, structured night environment where residents’ dignity and comfort come first
- Opportunities for training, development, and progression
- A workplace where your contribution genuinely matters
- A leadership team who listen, support, and invest in their staff
Pay: £13.00-£13.40 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
