Care Assistant - Night Shifts
Belfast
£13.39 per hour
8:00pm - 8:00am
3 night shifts per week
Weekend and holiday cover required
Job Overview
Prime Recruitment Services is currently recruiting caring, reliable and compassionate Care Assistants to support vulnerable adults within residential and supported living settings across Belfast.
This is a rewarding night-shift position where you will provide high-quality, person-centred care while helping individuals maintain their dignity, independence, safety and wellbeing.
The successful candidate must be comfortable working overnight shifts and be flexible to provide weekend and holiday cover when required.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide personal care, including assistance with washing, dressing, toileting and personal hygiene.
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Support individuals with mobility and everyday living activities.
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Assist with meal preparation, refreshments and maintaining appropriate hydration and nutrition.
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Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support throughout the night.
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Promote independence, choice, dignity and respect at all times.
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Follow individual care plans, support plans and risk assessments.
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Complete accurate records and care documentation.
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Observe individuals for changes in health, behaviour or wellbeing and report any concerns appropriately.
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Follow safeguarding, health and safety and infection control procedures.
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Work closely with colleagues and management to ensure a safe and supportive environment.
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Respond appropriately to incidents or emergencies during the night shift.
Skills and Requirements
We are looking for candidates who are:
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Caring, patient and compassionate.
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Reliable and able to work responsibly during night shifts.
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Able to communicate effectively with service users, colleagues and management.
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Comfortable supporting vulnerable adults with a range of care and support needs.
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Able to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries.
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Flexible to work weekends and holidays when required.
Previous experience within care, supported living, residential care or a similar environment would be beneficial, although training can be provided for suitable candidates.
Essential Requirements
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Right to work in the UK.
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Willingness to complete an Enhanced AccessNI check where required.
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Ability to work 8:00pm - 8:00am night shifts.
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Availability for approximately 3 night shifts per week.
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Flexibility to provide weekend and holiday cover.
What We Offer
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£13.39 per hour.
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Regular night-shift opportunities.
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Ongoing training and support.
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Opportunities to develop your experience within the health and social care sector.
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Support from the Prime Recruitment Services team throughout your assignment.
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Meaningful work supporting individuals within the local community.
Apply Today
If you are caring, dependable and passionate about supporting others, we would love to hear from you.
Join Prime Recruitment Services and help make a positive difference in the lives of vulnerable adults across Belfast.
Care Assistant in Belfast employer: Prime Recruitment Services
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Contact Details:
Prime Recruitment Services Recruitment Team
