Female Night Care Assistant

Overview

• Organisation: Leicestershire County Council
• Salary: £25,191 - £25,590 per annum (PPO rata for part time) (£13.05 - £13.25 per hour) plus an enhancement for working nights
• Working Hours: 1 x 35 post per week (Must be able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays between the hours of 21.00 and 7.00)
• Contract Type: Fixed term (6 months)
• Closing Date: 12 February 2026
• Interview Date(s): 20 February 2026

Gender note: This role is open to FEMALE Applicants only.

Right to work: This role does not meet the eligibility requirements for new visa sponsorship applications therefore you must already have the right to work in the UK in order to apply.

Note: We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

Previous applicants: Previous applicants need not apply.

About the Organization and Opportunity

Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can make a direct difference to people’s lives? Our friendly team at Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services are looking for 1 Night care assistant (1 x 35-hour post) on a fixed term basis for 6 months to join our team. Melton Short Breaks & Supported Living Services is a purpose-built short break centre, alongside 5 supported living bungalows, providing respite and supported living care for adults with learning disability, Autism, Physical disabilities and Sensory impairments. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants to work as part of our team, to provide person centred care. In return, you will have the opportunity to develop and progress within a large public sector organisation, with opportunities to thrive in a modern and flexible working environment, have access to an excellent Local Government Pension Scheme, along with a generous annual leave entitlement.

The Role

We are looking for people who can help us to deliver high quality care and support to adults with learning differences (disability) in our Supported Living Service. You will deliver night care, providing assistance with personal care, promoting choice and control alongside maximising independence. You don’t need to have any previous formal experience in care, we are interested in people who share our values to join our committed team and celebrate individuality and diversity. We will provide the training needed (in work-time) and have a team behind you to mentor, coach and support your journey. You will work in accordance with Leicestershire County Council’s Employee Code of Conduct, Skills for Care Code of Conduct for Adult Social Care Workers. We will meet the training costs and the DBS enhanced check (Adults Barred List) for a regulated activity required for this post.

Qualifications and Requirements

To apply for this post, you must be able to meet all of the following:

• Demonstrate a commitment to providing high quality care and support which maximises independence, is anti-discriminatory, and adheres to relevant regulations and procedures (such as Adult Safeguarding and Valuing People Now).
• The ability to use available equipment to assist with moving and handling service users and to support people with complex needs.
• Effective communication skills, including the ability to engage with service users who may use alternative communication methods (e.g., Makaton, picture boards, signs).
• Good organisational skills and the ability to manage workloads, prioritise tasks, and remain calm under pressure.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team, responding effectively to crisis situations.
• IT and written skills sufficient to write and maintain clear, concise records.
• You must also be willing to train to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent (training provided) if not already obtained, along with willingness to train in Moving and Handling and other mandatory courses.
• Be responsive to meet the changing needs of a 24/7 service, including being able to work flexibly and participate in a staff rota that incorporates working weekends and bank holidays, and be willing to attend meetings or training outside of normal working hours.

We’d also expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process.

Flexible Working

Interested in Flexible Working? We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual’s personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below.

How to Apply

Name: Sharon Duffus

Telephone: 07561 807457

Leicestershire County Council is an inclusive organisation which is on a journey to embed and celebrate equality, diversity, and inclusion at every level. We warmly welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, as having a diverse workforce with different perspectives and ideas is fundamental to our values and enriches the services we offer our communities. We particularly welcome applicants from Ethnically Diverse and LGBTQ Plus communities and people with disabilities to create a balanced workforce and one that reflects the communities we serve. Applicants with a disability who meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above will be offered an interview under the Disability Confident Employer Scheme.

To apply for this job, please click ‘Apply Now’. You will need to upload your CV and a supporting statement as part of your application which explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. For more information, see the How to Apply section on our career site. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Employee Service Centre: https://emss.org.uk/support

Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire.

Benefits and Additional Information

For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Locations 21-24 Victor Avenue, Melton Mowbray, LE13 0GG, GB