Healthcare Assistant – Days or Nights – AV1861
Full Time | Residential Care Home
Location: Alford
Hours: 36 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts
• Days: 8:00am – 8:00pm
• Nights: 8:00pm – 8:00am
Pay: £13.25 per hour
? Paid breaks included
About the Service
We are recruiting a Healthcare Assistant to join a friendly and long-established residential care home, supporting up to 26 residents.
The home is owner-managed, who has owned and managed the service for over 18 years. Prior to this, worked as a Home Manager across a number of local services. Her long-term leadership provides stability, consistency, and a strong focus on high-quality, person-centred care.
The service is well regarded within the community and operates in line with CQC standards, offering residents a safe, warm, and supportive environment.
The Role
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will support residents with day-to-day care needs, promoting dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Whether working days or nights, you’ll be an important part of a close-knit team delivering compassionate, high-quality care.
Key Responsibilities
*Providing personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, and mobility support
*Supporting residents’ physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing
*Assisting with meals, hydration, and light household duties
*Overnight monitoring and comfort checks (night shifts)
*Maintaining accurate care records
*Promoting dignity, confidentiality, and person-centred care
Candidate Requirements
*Care home experience preferred
*A caring, professional, and reliable approach
*Strong communication skills and a team-focused attitude
*A genuine passion for supporting older people
What’s on Offer
*£13.25 per hour
*Paid breaks
*Consistent 12-hour shifts
*Supportive, experienced management
*Long-term, stable role within an established home
How to Apply
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