Care Assistant – Nights

Leuchie are looking for a night shift care assistant to join our dedicated team providing excellent care for adults with neurological conditions.

Key responsibilities

Care responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, person-centred care to guests.
• Support all aspects of daily living, including personal care and nutrition.
• Contribute to shift handovers and ongoing care reviews.
• Support emotional, pastoral and spiritual wellbeing of guests and families.
• Promote dignity, independence, equality and choice at all times.

Organisation & coordination

• Support guest admissions and departures, ensuring a warm, welcoming experience.
• Support guest activities, outings and appointments.

Team & leadership

• Work collaboratively with care teams to maintain high standards.
• Support, guide and develop staff, including training where required.

General

• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Undertake additional duties as required.

Person Specification

• Right to work in the UK (essential).
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle (preferred due to our rural location).
• No experience necessary — fully funded training is provided.
• Good communication skills.
• Caring and compassionate.
• Positive, friendly, can-do attitude.
• Satisfactory Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check required.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary — currently £13.00–£13.79 per hour.
• 35 days holiday per year (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Friends and family referral bonus.
• Full training provided, including fully funded SVQs.
• Discounted PVG membership rate.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discount card for high street retailers.
• Company pension and life assurance.
• Free food and beverages provided during shifts.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and wellbeing programme.
• Sick pay.
• The chance to make a real difference to the lives of people living with long-term neurological conditions.