Care Assistant Nights

Care Assistant (Nights). Oak Springs Care Home

• *£12.76 per hour
• 8pm - 8am shifts on a rolling rota, including some weekend working
• Contracts available: 3 nights per week (33 hours) or 4 nights per week (44 hours) according to preference

Join our exceptional team at Oak Springs Care Home in Wavertree, a luxurious, purpose-built residential care home. At Oak Springs, we pride ourselves on delivering the highest standards of residential, respite, and dementia care for older people.

Our stunning 74-bed home is thoughtfully designed across three floors, with state-of-the-art facilities including music rooms, a beauty salon, cozy lounges, and serene courtyard spaces. We are committed to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community where residents can thrive, celebrating individuality and enhancing quality of life in meaningful ways.

What does a Night Care Assistant role involve?

Working nights at Oak Springs offers the opportunity to make a real difference during the quiet hours. Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care, hygiene, and bedtime routines in a respectful and dignified manner.
• Providing reassurance and companionship to residents, especially those who may need additional support during the night.
• Monitoring and responding to residents' needs, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the night.
• Undertaking light domestic tasks to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the home.
• Assisting with the administration of care plans and reporting any concerns or changes in residents' well-being.
• Participating in relevant training to enhance your skills and contribute to the team’s expertise.
• Collaborating with colleagues to ensure smooth handovers and consistent, person-centred care for our residents.

What are we looking for?

We value individuals who are passionate about making a difference in others' lives. To excel as a Night Care Assistant you should have:

• A compassionate and patient nature, with a positive attitude toward caring for others.
• A genuine interest in health and social care – previous experience is a plus, but not essential, as training will be provided.
• Reliability and flexibility to work night shifts, including weekends, as part of a supportive team.
• Strong observation skills and the ability to respond calmly and confidently to varied situations.

Sandstone employees enjoy a range of benefits:

• Free uniform. Free Meals*. Free DBS.
• Discounts on the high street* - with retailers like Asda, Costa and Argos
• Refer-a-Friend - and get a £250 bonus
• Flexible pay* - choose when you are paid, and get money management tips too
• Free wellbeing programme - helping you look after your physical and mental health
• Employee recognition scheme - we recognise and reward great work
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for your retirement
• In-house training - on-going face-to-face training, tailored to you
• Career opportunities - The chance to ‘make your mark’ and play a key role

Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our ‘Reward Me’ app. Flexible pay is available via ‘STREAM’. Advertised pay rate if effective from 1st April 2026.

Sandstone Care Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

We welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We embrace diversity within each service, as we think it is important that the Social Care Workforce represents the people it serves. We welcome applications from people from backgrounds including disabled candidates, Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) candidates, LGBTQ+ as well as non-binary candidates, and those with experience of mental health.