Care Assistant (Nights)

Fordingbridge Nursing Home. Allegra Care. Fordingbridge Hampshire

13.20 per hour enhanced bank holiday pay

34 night shifts per week 12-hour shifts includingalternate weekends

At Fordingbridge Nursing Home part of Allegra Care were looking for caring reliable and compassionate Healthcare Assistants known within our homes as Care Companions to join our night team.

You dont need previous care experience to apply. What matters most is your attitude your willingness to learn and your genuine desire to help others.

We provide full training and ongoing support to help you develop the skills and confidence to deliver excellent care.

Our household model of care creates a warm homely environment where residents are treated as individuals supported to maintain their independence and encouraged to enjoy life in a way that matters to them.

As a Care Companion youll help ensure our residents feel safe comfortable and well cared for throughout the night.

Working alongside Senior Healthcare Assistants and Registered Nurses youll provide practical support reassurance and companionship always treating residents with dignity and respect.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting residents with personal care including washing dressing toileting and oral care.

• Helping residents move safely and comfortably following appropriate moving and handling procedures.

• Providing reassurance companionship and emotional support.

• Assisting with nutrition hydration and individual wellbeing needs.

• Supporting skin care and pressure area prevention in line with training and care plans.

• Observing residents and promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the nursing team.

• Maintaining accurate care records.

• Working together with colleagues to create a safe welcoming and supportive home.

Every resident is different and youll get to know the people you support so you can provide care that reflects their individual needs preferences and routines.

Previous care experience is desirable but a kind respectful attitude and a willingness to learn are essential.

Were looking for someone who is:

• Caring patient and approachable.

• Reliable and committed to their agreed working pattern.

• A good communicator who works well with others.

• Respectful of residents privacy dignity and independence.

• Willing to learn new skills and follow care procedures.

• Comfortable working nights and responding calmly to residents needs.

Please check the working pattern carefully before applying: this role involves 12-hour night shifts with 34 shifts per week and alternate weekends.

• 13.20 per hour

• Enhanced bank holiday pay

• Paid breaks

• Free meals while on shift

• Free uniform

• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays

• Recognition and rewards programme

• Workplace pension scheme

• Full training and ongoing development

• Opportunities to progress your career in care

• A friendly supportive team where your contribution matters

At Allegra Care we believe that great care is about more than completing tasks. Its about building relationships offering reassurance and helping residents feel at home.

Youll be joining a team that values compassion teamwork and high standards of care with opportunities to develop your skills and build a rewarding career.

Whether youre already working in care or looking for a fresh start in a role that makes a difference wed love to hear from you.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. This includes Skilled Worker sponsorship transfers of sponsorship and additional employment arrangements relying on another employers sponsorship.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for this role without sponsorship from Allegra Care answer the right-to-work screening question accurately and provide the required evidence of their work authorisation during recruitment.

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Required Experience:

Junior IC