Dovehaven Care Homes

Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes  •  £27k/yr  •  Wigan, GB (Onsite)  •  4 hours ago
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Job Description

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Care Assistant (Nights)

Ashton View Nushton Home

Ashton in Makerfield, Wigan

22, 33, or 44 hour contract, 12hour shifts, 8pm- 8am.

Real Living Wage

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in.

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued.

Why People Choose This Role

  • 12-hour shifts = more full days off
  • Real Living Wage, because your work matters
  • Strong, supportive team on every shift
  • Paid training before you start, not thrown in at the deep end
  • A calmer, more focused environment on nights
  • Clear routines, real responsibility, and time to care properly

A Role That Fits How You Work

Night shifts are ideal if you prefer:

  • A quieter, more structured pace
  • Working closely with a small, trusted team
  • Having the space to deliver thoughtful, person-centred care
  • Greater autonomy and responsibility

About Ashton View

Ashton View caters for up to 58 residents. The home specialises in Nursing & Dementia guaranteeing excellent care, and comfort from a team who are genuinely passionate about their care standards and their residents.

Take a look at the home: Ashton View | Dementa | Nursing | Wigan | Greater Manchester

What Matters Most

We’re looking for people who are:

  • Calm, dependable, and compassionate
  • Comfortable working independently
  • Genuinely motivated to make a difference

What You’ll Get

  • Real Living Wage
  • 4 weekly pay
  • 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
  • Paid DBS
  • Free parking
  • Full induction before your first shift
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy
  • Uniform provided

Important Information

  • Full & Part-time contract
  • Every other weekend required
  • No sponsorship available
  • Enhanced DBS required

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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Dovehaven Care Homes

About Dovehaven Care Homes

Dovehaven Care Homes are a family run care group providing quality residential and nursing care for the elderly. We have been providing quality care for our residents for over 40 years and pride ourselves on the happy welcoming atmosphere of our homes. Dovehaven provide a full range of care for residential and nursing needs, for both long term and respite periods.

Across our homes we provide care for a full range of residential and nursing care needs for both long term and respite periods.

Our portfolio includes all four categories of care homes (Rest Home, EMI Rest Home, Nursing Home and EMI Nursing Home) and we can accommodate all of our residents’ needs for the full length of their stay with Dovehaven. Should a resident’s needs change whilst in care, we can accommodate for this under the Dovehaven umbrella with minimal disruption.

Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
201-500 employees
Headquarters
Southport, GB
Year Founded
1984
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