Care Assistant – Nights – Residential Care | AV1994
Full Time | 35 Hours Per Week | Residential Care
Location: Allendale, Northumberland
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Paid Breaks Included
Family-Owned | Stand-Alone Service | 12 Residents | Learning Disabilities & Complex Needs
Are you a compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistant looking for a rewarding role within a small, friendly care home where you can really make a difference?
We are recruiting Healthcare Assistants to join a well-established, family-owned residential care service in Allendale, Northumberland. With over 30 years of experience, this stand-alone home provides specialist residential care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs, supporting just 13 residents in a warm, homely environment.
Working in a smaller service allows you to build meaningful relationships with residents, provide truly person-centred care, and become part of a supportive and close-knit team.
Shift Pattern
This is a full-time role averaging 35 hours per week, working a rolling rota of:
- Week 1: 3 shifts
- Week 2: 2 shifts
Night Shift
About the Service
This welcoming residential home offers:
- Specialist care for adults with learning disabilities and complex needs
- Accommodation for 13 residents
- Long-term placements and short-term respite care
- A safe, homely, and supportive environment
- Individualised care plans focused on dignity, independence, and choice
- Activities that promote wellbeing, confidence, social interaction, and independence
Your Responsibilities
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will:
- Deliver high-quality, person-centred care
- Support residents with personal care and daily living activities
- Promote dignity, independence, and choice
- Provide emotional support and companionship
- Assist with mobility and wellbeing
- Maintain accurate care records
- Encourage participation in activities and social interaction
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience in a care setting is preferred
- NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) is desirable
- A caring, patient, and professional approach
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- A genuine passion for supporting adults with learning disabilities
What You'll Receive
- £13.50 per hour
- Paid breaks
- Full-time contract averaging 35 hours per week
- Flexible rota with a mix of day and night shifts
- Supportive, family-run working environment
- Stable, long-term employment
- The opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of residents every day
If you're looking to join a small, friendly care home where your commitment and compassion will be genuinely appreciated, we'd love to hear from you.
To Apply
Please contact Lauren on 01789 867181 or email [email protected] for more information or to apply.
AV1
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Work Location: In person
