Care Assistant (Nights)

Do you want to work in a care home that's been rated 'Outstanding' by the CQC?
At Burlington, we look after elderly people, many of whom have a dementia. We believe that qualities rather than qualifications make the best care staff, so the attributes we are looking for are:

• Kindness and patience.
• Sense of humour and not being afraid in joining in the fun!
• Excellent work ethic including time keeping and attendance.
• Understanding, sympathetic and thoughtful.

In return, we will offer you an hourly rate of £12.90 per hour plus incentive payments on all overtime.

DUTIES OVERNIGHT: Key Tasks may vary but will include

• Assist residents with all aspects of personal and assist them to retire to bed comfortably.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents, including bedrooms and communal areas overnight including cleaning duties.
• Assist Seniors in all aspects of care recording and documentation for the care you give overnight.
• Conduct regular welfare checks of residents overnight.
• Understand and assist with complex care needs for people requiring it such as pressure relief, feeding and continence care.
• Assist in patient care for those that are on end of life or palliative care pathway.
• Maintain resident records and attend handover daily to ensure effective recording and communication.
• Report accidents and incidents to the senior member of staff on duty
• Welcome and attend to visitors during night hours.
• There are some domestic duties expected of you throughout the night including laying tables for breakfast and cleaning of lounges and kitchenettes.

When on shift you are part of the team complement and as such are required to help and assist with all aspects of resident’s care. This 12 hour paid shift is a waking night. No sleeping on duty is permitted.

'We expect staff to fit in around every individual living here, not them fit around the running of the home'!!

We have 2 or 3 nights per week available.

Qualifications Required: currently holding NVQ level 2 (Adult) or equivalent or willing to work towards the qualification.

If you would like assistance with reading and understanding this advert, or you would like it in larger print please let us know. Ring 01604 887660

CLOSING DATE: 1/11/2026

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.90 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• care: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person