Care Assistant (Nights)

Job summary

The Care Assistant will play a key role within Jewish Cares care team at Sugar Family Care Home, supporting residents throughout the night to live with dignity, independence, and wellbeing. Working on a two-week rolling rota of four night shifts followed by three night shifts, with 12-hour shifts from 8pm to 8am, the postholder will provide person-centred care and support tailored to each residents individual needs. The role involves supporting residents with personal care and daily routines, providing companionship and emotional support, encouraging independence and choice, and helping residents feel safe, respected, and valued throughout the night. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is kind, patient, reliable, and passionate about making a meaningful difference to the lives of older people

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a kind, compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to join our team at Sugar Family Care Home. Working nights on a two-week rolling rota, you will support residents with their personal care, daily routines, wellbeing and emotional needs, helping them feel safe and comfortable throughout the night. You dont need previous care experience as full training and ongoing support will be provided. What matters most is your positive attitude, willingness to learn, ability to work as part of a team, and genuine desire to support older people to live with dignity, independence and choice.

About us

Jewish Care is the largest health and social care charity serving the Jewish community in London and the South East. Every week, our services support more than 12,000 people, delivered by over 1,200 dedicated colleagues across residential care, nursing, retirement living, community support, social work, and mental health services. We provide care that is Jewish at heart, supporting older people and their families every step of the way while welcoming colleagues from all backgrounds. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to delivering high-quality services where people feel valued, respected, and able to live meaningful lives.

Details

• Date posted: 13 August 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £31,536 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VPAD033116
• Job locations: Ilford, IG4 5LN, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Night Care Assistant to join our Care team.

This isnt just a jobits about building relationships, creating moments that matter, and helping people feel valued every single day.

As a Care Assistant, youll support residents with daily living, from personal care to mealtimes and activities, always taking a person-centred approach. Youll get to know each resident as an individualwhat matters to them, what makes them smileand tailor your support to help them live well.

No two days are the same, but every day is meaningful.

What youll be doing

• Supporting residents with personal care and daily routines
• Providing companionship and emotional support
• Encouraging independence, choice, and dignity
• Assisting with meals, activities, and wellbeing
• Working as part of a supportive team to deliver outstanding care
• Building positive relationships with residents, families, and colleagues

What were looking for

You dont need to have worked in care before (although its great if you have). What really matters is who you are:

• Kind, patient, and compassionate
• A great listener with a positive attitude
• Reliable and a strong team player
• Comfortable supporting people with a range of needs
• Willing to learn and develop

What youll get in return

• Full training and ongoing support
• Opportunities to develop your career in care
• A welcoming, supportive team environment
• The chance to make a genuine difference every day

Working pattern

Youll work on a two-week rolling rota:

Week 1: 4 night shifts Week 2: 3 night shifts 12-hour shifts (8pm8am), including some weekends Average of 42 hours per week

Why this role matters

For many of our residents, youll be the person who brightens their day, supports them through challenges, and helps them feel safe, respected, and valued. Thats a big responsibilitybut also an incredibly rewarding one.