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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