Nightshift Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 03 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.25 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 April 2026 |
| Location: | Carlisle, Cumbria |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Holmehurst Residential Home |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Pay: £12.25 per hour
Job Description:
The Home:
This home is a small independent residential home, which has a great reputation and has undertaken a new extension and refurbishment.
The Successful Candidate:
You will be an experienced Care Assistant with a background in elderly care who is looking to work in a smaller home and have a closer and more personable relationship with residents.
The Shift Pattern:
Below are the shift patterns available, where you will be put into. This will be on a part time basis and be discussed at interview.
Nightshift - 08.00pm - 08.00am
Essential :
Experience in working within a Residential Home and working with older adults in a similar setting
Must be assertive and organised with good leadership skills
Level 2/3 NVQ Health and Social Care is desired.
Knowledge and awareness, among others, of the Fundamental Standards of Quality & Safety, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, other safeguarding issues, person-centred planning and relevant legislation
Enthusiastic with great communication and interpersonal skills, both written & verbal English.
Desirable:
Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience of working with Alzheimer's/Dementia
In return we offer:
- Competitive wage (dependent on experience). - On-going training and opportunities for progression
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Job Description:
The Home:
This home is a small independent residential home, which has a great reputation and has undertaken a new extension and refurbishment.
The Successful Candidate:
You will be an experienced Care Assistant with a background in elderly care who is looking to work in a smaller home and have a closer and more personable relationship with residents.
The Shift Pattern:
Below are the shift patterns available, where you will be put into. This will be on a part time basis and be discussed at interview.
Nightshift - 08.00pm - 08.00am
Essential :
Experience in working within a Residential Home and working with older adults in a similar setting
Must be assertive and organised with good leadership skills
Level 2/3 NVQ Health and Social Care is desired.
Knowledge and awareness, among others, of the Fundamental Standards of Quality & Safety, Mental Capacity Act, Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards, other safeguarding issues, person-centred planning and relevant legislation
Enthusiastic with great communication and interpersonal skills, both written & verbal English.
Desirable:
Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care or equivalent
Experience of working with Alzheimer's/Dementia
In return we offer:
- Competitive wage (dependent on experience). - On-going training and opportunities for progression
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent