Care Assistant; Nights; Palmerston Residential Care Home

Position: Care Assistant (Nights) - Palmerston Residential Care Home
All successful applicants will also be required to provide documentary evidence of their right to work in the UK. Please note Abbeyfield & Wesley Housing Association does not hold a licence to sponsor working visas. Applicants who have applied within the last 6 months need not apply on this occasion. Care Assistant (Nights) - Palmerston Residential Care Home

Hours:

25hrs per week (including weekends) Rate of Pay: £12.71 - £13.49 per hour (depending on experience/qualifications) Closing date: 6th October 2026 Responsible to:
Home Manager Key Benefits:
You will be working in a dynamic flagship Residential Care Home dedicated to exceptional care with an enthusiastic and skilled team. A competitive salary banding system means that your salary is frequently reviewed and based on your own individual experience and qualifications. In addition, your tenure within the Home is also taken into consideration, and you are rewarded for your length of service.

Employees are provided with complimentary uniforms. Competitive holidays. Competitive reward for working on recognised Public and Bank Holidays. Comprehensive training, including access to a Learning Management System which offers extensive access to all kinds of learning tools and materials. Key Objectives:
To participate in the delivery of care to the residents. To ensure that all aspects of the regulatory framework are met. Consult with residents and the senior team to assist in developing individual care plans for residents. Work effectively with others within the home to ensure that residents needs are met. Main Tasks:
Resident Care and Support To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care. To take part with the team in the continual monitoring of each residents health needs. To ensure residents choice and independence are respected. To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities. To help serve meals and assist residents with eating as required.

To escort residents to hospital out-patient appointments as required. To participate in the key worker system as defined within the home. Encourage residents to be involved in the home. Assist as required with events & activities at the Home. To assist, as directed, in the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans. To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

General Duties Understand and observe all relevant regulations and Abbeyfield & Wesley policies and procedures. Be familiar with the administrative records of the Home. To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/emergencies. Ensure that the Home is secure at all times whilst on duty. To report and advise the relevant persons with respect to the repairs and maintenance of the home.

General Requirements:
To be flexible about working hours. To attend staff meetings when appropriate. To attend appropriate training and development sessions. To maintain confidentiality at all times. To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Manager. To be aware of and comply with safe working practices. Care Assistant - Candidate Profile Essential Requirements:
Ability to communicate and interact well with people. To be able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard. Ability to work well as part of a team. A willingness to undertake training to achieve QCF Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Demonstrate empathy and understanding of the needs of older people. Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times.

Desirable Requirements :
Experience in a similar role within a health or social care setting. A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent. Working in services for older…