Job Description

Care Assistant (Nights)

Hope House, Clayton-le-Moors

33 hours per week - 12-hour shifts – 8pm – 8am - Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers)

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 Hope House

Hope House is a welcoming, purpose-built care home in Clayton-le-Moors, Accrington, providing residential, nursing, dementia and respite care in a warm and supportive environment. Designed to offer comfort, safety and familiarity, the home features 38 bedrooms across two floors with lift access, alongside beautiful views over Mercer Hall Park.

The dedicated team at Hope House delivers person-centred care tailored to each individual’s needs, supporting residents to live with dignity, independence and comfort. With 24-hour nursing care available, the home is equipped to support people with a wide range of complex health needs, including those living with dementia, ensuring residents always receive compassionate and appropriate care.

Take a look at the home:

Hope House | Nursing | Residential | Accrington | Lancashire

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night.

This includes:

• Personal care delivered with dignity
• Supporting emotional wellbeing
• Encouraging independence where possible
• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment

(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home)

What Matters Most

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are:

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate
• Comfortable working independently (especially at night)
• Team players who support others
• 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

• Night shifts available
• Full-time contracts
• 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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