Care Assistant (Nights)

Job summary

The Night Care Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the safety, comfort, dignity, and wellbeing of residents throughout the night within Jewish Cares residential and nursing homes. Working on a rota basis that includes 12-hour night shifts, the postholder will provide high-quality, person-centred care to older people, including those living with dementia and complex care needs. Duties include assisting with personal care, responding to call bells, carrying out regular welfare checks, supporting mobility, administering medication (where trained), and maintaining accurate records. The role is essential in creating a calm, secure, and reassuring environment overnight, working closely with colleagues to ensure continuity of care and resident wellbeing.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Night Care Assistant to join our dedicated care team. You will support residents overnight with personal care, wellbeing checks, medication (where trained), and responding to any needs that arise, ensuring they feel safe, comfortable, and respected at all times. You will work as part of a supportive team on a rota basis, including weekends, delivering high-quality care that promotes dignity, independence, and reassurance throughout the night. This is a rewarding role for someone who is caring, patient, and committed to making a real difference.

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 around 12,000 people through residential care, nursing care, retirement living, housing with care, community support, mental health services, and wellbeing programmes. Our care homes provide warm, welcoming environments where older people receive high-quality, person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and quality of life. Guided by our values of Excellence, Integrity, Innovation, Compassion, and Inclusiveness, we are committed to creating meaningful experiences for residents while supporting our colleagues with excellent training, development opportunities, and flexible ways of working.

Details

• Date posted: 06 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £31,536 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: VP4E32BB46
• Job locations: Golders Green, NW11 8PT, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a 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 days Week 2: 2 days 12-hour shifts (8am8pm), including some weekends Average of xx 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.