Night Care Assistant | Elderly Care

Join Meadowcroft as a Night Care Assistant!

📍 Location: Meadowcroft – Shoreham-On-Sea
💰 Salary: £12.85 per hour (annual review)
⭐ Weekend Rate: £13.35 per hour
🕒 Hours: 36 hours per week, fixed working pattern, 8pm - 8am (Monday, Friday and Saturday)

About Us

Meadowcroft Care Home in Shoreham is a 20-bed residential care home providing high-quality, person-centred care for older adults. Our home specialises in supporting residents living with dementia, as well as providing palliative care and respite care in a warm, homely environment.

Our home offers a wide range of engaging daily activities, from traditional Sunday roast dinners to summer BBQs in the garden. We believe in working hard and celebrating life alongside our residents. Whether it’s enjoying local day trips or welcoming family and friends for tea and cake, there are always opportunities to connect and create special moments together. Our aim is to help residents live life to the fullest, with plenty of chances to explore hobbies, interests and meaningful experiences.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Care Assistant to join our team at Meadowcroft. If you’re passionate about making a difference in the lives of elderly residents and thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment, this role is for you.

At Meadowcroft, we are guided by our core values: Kindness, Dignity & Respect, Calmness, Creativity, and Responsibility. If you thrive in a supportive environment and want to make a real difference, this is the role for you.

Who We're Looking For

✔ Experienced Night Care Assistant – Previous experience in a care home setting

✔ Compassionate Communicator – A caring, empathetic approach with excellent communication skills
✔ Committed to Quality Care – Upholding high standards and a resident-first mindset
✔ Creative & Resilient – Adapts to challenges and brings fresh ideas to enhance care

About the Role 

As a Night Care Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring residents are safe, comfortable, and well cared for throughout the night.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing personal care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence, and respect
• Conducting regular night checks to ensure residents’ safety and wellbeing
• Supporting residents with mobility, toileting, and repositioning where required
• Administering medication in line with training and care plans
• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing, and reporting any concerns promptly
• Offering reassurance and emotional support to residents who may feel anxious or unsettled during the night
• Maintaining accurate care records and night reports
• Ensuring the home remains clean, safe, and secure during night hours
• Working collaboratively with the night team and management to provide consistent, high-quality care

What We Offer

🌴 Equivalent of 209 hours annual leave – Including bank holidays (pro-rata)
💰 Pension Scheme – Available where eligible
🛡 Life Insurance – Protection for you and your loved ones (post-probation)

🆕 Supportive Induction & Probation – A structured onboarding experience
🤝 Strong Management Support – Guidance every step of the way
💵 Employee Referral Bonus – Earn £200 each upon appointment and another £300 each at the one-year anniversary (T's & C's apply)
🤒 Company Sick Pay – Additional support during illness (post-probation)

Apply Today!

If you’re ready to bring your skills, experience, and compassion to a role where you’ll make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

If you don't have a CV please get in touch by email [email protected]
or call 07484 482896

Some, but not all, of our group companies hold a UKVI sponsorship license. Please note that sponsorship availability and eligibility criteria can vary and are dependent on UKVI regulations and license status. Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) capacity is also very limited, and therefore visa sponsorship cannot be guaranteed.

Applicants who require visa sponsorship should be aware that CoS allocation is reviewed very carefully, is subject to strict UKVI conditions, and is not available for all roles.

Successful applicants will be required to complete an online Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check following acceptance of an offer.