Job summary The Bayleaf Care Home is a newly built residential care home in the picturesque town of Huntingdon, set to open in June 2025. The home is seeking dedicated Night Care Assistants to join their team and provide high-quality care and support to residents. Main duties of the job As a Night Care Assistant at the Bayleaf Care Home, you will be responsible for ensuring the comfort and well-being of residents during the overnight shift. Your duties will include assisting with daily living activities, providing support and companionship, and following care plans to meet the individual needs of each resident. You will be expected to have experience in caring for older people, excellent communication skills, and a compassionate approach to deliver the highest standard of care. About us Barchester Healthcare is a leading provider of high-quality care homes across the UK. They are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for both residents and employees, with a focus on professional development and employee well-being. Date posted 02 April 2025 Pay scheme Other Salary £12.71 an hour Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 1273017677 Job locations Barchester Healthcare Huntingdon PE29 7AF Job description Job responsibilities Bayleaf Care Home is a beautiful newly built residential home situated in the picturesque town of Huntingdon. Due to open in June 2025, this stunning 60 bed premises will welcome new employees to site in May 2025. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Job description Job responsibilities Bayleaf Care Home is a beautiful newly built residential home situated in the picturesque town of Huntingdon. Due to open in June 2025, this stunning 60 bed premises will welcome new employees to site in May 2025. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career. ABOUT YOU To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive. REWARDS PACKAGE In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including: Free training and development for all roles Access to wellbeing and support tools A range of retail discounts and savings Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend' bonus scheme Employee of the Month' rewards and Long Service Awards' And so much more If you'd like to use your people skills in an organisation that provides the quality care you'd expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Night Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Person Specification Qualifications Essential To join as a Night Care Assistant, you will need to have some experience in caring for older people. No specific qualifications are required, as Barchester Healthcare will provide all the necessary training to help you thrive in the role. Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Employer details Employer name Barchester Healthcare Address Barchester Healthcare Huntingdon PE29 7AF Employer's website https://www.barchester.com/ (Opens in a new tab)