At a Glance
- Tasks: Support elderly residents at night, ensuring their comfort and safety.
- Company: Meadowcroft Care Home, a warm and caring environment for older adults.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, generous leave, and strong management support.
- Other info: Join us in creating meaningful memories for our residents.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while working in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Compassionate, reliable, and committed to quality care.
The predicted salary is between 13.7 - 13.7 £ per hour.
Location: Meadowcroft Care Home, Shoreham-on-Sea
Pay: £13.70 per hour + weekend enhancement
Hours: 24 hours per week
Working pattern: Monday - Sunday 8pm–8am (alternate weekends)
Make a difference every night
Are you an experienced Care Assistant looking for a rewarding night role where you can make a real difference to people’s lives? We’re looking for a Night Care Assistant to join the friendly team at Meadowcroft Care Home in Shoreham-on-Sea. Meadowcroft is a 20-bed residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred care for older adults. We support residents living with dementia, as well as providing palliative and respite care, all within a warm and homely environment. Our residents are at the heart of everything we do. From enjoying Sunday roasts and summer BBQs to trips out, hobbies, family visits and plenty of tea and cake, we want our residents to enjoy life and make meaningful memories.
About the role
As a Night Care Assistant, you’ll play an important part in making sure our residents are safe, comfortable and well supported throughout the night. Your role will include:
- Providing personal care and support while promoting dignity, independence and choice
- Carrying out regular night checks and responding to residents’ needs
- Supporting with mobility, toileting and repositioning where required
- Supporting with medication in line with your training and residents’ care plans
- Monitoring residents’ wellbeing and reporting any concerns
- Providing reassurance and emotional support when residents are unsettled or anxious
- Completing accurate care records and night reports
- Helping to maintain a clean, safe and secure environment
- Working closely with colleagues and management to provide consistent, high-quality care
What we’re looking for
We’re looking for someone who is:
- Compassionate – You genuinely care about supporting older people and treating everyone with dignity and respect
- A good communicator – You can communicate clearly and build positive relationships with residents, families and colleagues
- Reliable and calm – You can work confidently during the night and respond appropriately when situations change
- Committed to quality care – You take pride in doing things properly and putting residents first
- A team player – You enjoy working as part of a supportive and collaborative team
At Meadowcroft, our values are Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity and Responsibility. These values guide the way we care for our residents and support each other.
What we offer
- 139 hours annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata)
- Pension scheme – available where eligible
- Supportive induction and probation – helping you settle into your role
- Strong management support – you’ll never feel like you’re on your own
- Employee referral bonus – £200 each on appointment and a further £300 each at the one-year anniversary (T&Cs apply)
- Company sick pay – following successful completion of probation
Please note: We are unable to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK. An Enhanced DBS check will be required for the successful applicant.
Closing Date: 24th August 2026. We encourage early applications and reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if suitable candidates are appointed.
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