Who We Are
Starmount Villa Residential Care Home provides high-quality residential care in a warm, friendly, and supportive environment. Located in Bradley Fold, Bolton, our home offers person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing for every resident.
Our experienced and compassionate team works closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure individual needs are met while creating a true sense of home. We believe that excellent care goes beyond meeting physical needs, focusing on meaningful relationships, engaging activities, and supporting residents to enjoy the best possible quality of life.
At Starmount Villa, we pride ourselves on fostering a caring community where residents feel safe, valued, and respected. We are looking for dedicated individuals who share our values and are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of older people every day.
Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive and rewarding workplace where your contribution is recognised, your development is encouraged, and your work genuinely impacts the lives of those we care for.
About the Role
Please note: this role does not offer visa sponsorship.
We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and dedicated Night Care Assistant to join our friendly, family-run team. This is a rewarding opportunity to provide high-quality overnight care and support to our elderly residents, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing throughout the night.
This full-time role offers 36 hours per week, working 8pm-8am night shifts including some weekends and public holidays.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver and provide person-centres care and support to elderly residents during night shifts.
- Assist residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, toileting, and continence care.
- Carry out regular welfare checks and respond promptly to residents’ needs.
- Support residents with mobility using safe moving and handling techniques.
- Administer or assist with medication where trained and authorised.
- Maintain accurate care records and handover information to the day team and any concerns to senior members of the team.
- Ensure residents feel safe, comfortable, and reassured throughout the night.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment.
- Follow all safeguarding, health & safety, infection control, and company policies.
About You
Essential:
- Previous experience working in a residential care home.
- A caring, compassionate, and respectful approach.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, flexible, and able to work independently during night shifts.
- A commitment to providing outstanding person-centred care.
Desirable:
- NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards one).
- Medication training.
- Moving and handling training.
What We Offer
- Competitive rates of pay - paid breaks/hours on the premises.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities for career progression.
- Paid holiday entitlement.
- Workplace pension.
What’s Next?
The closing date for applications is Thursday 26th November, with interviews scheduled to take place on a flexible basis, Monday to Friday.
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