Job Description
Senior Care Assistant (Nights) Dovehaven Grove, Bamber Bridge 33 hours OR 44hrs - 12-hour shifts - 8pm – 8am – on a rota basis – Real Living Wage (Premium pay on Care Workers) £300 Welcome Bonus! Looking for a rewarding role where leadership and teamwork go hand in hand? At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. If you enjoy supporting others, leading by example, and making a real difference to residents’ lives, this is a role where you’ll be trusted, supported, and genuinely valued. Why People Choose This Role • 12-hour shifts = more full days off • £300 Welcome Bonus after successful probation • 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 • Career development opportunities • A rewarding leadership role where your experience is valued 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 • Supporting and supervising other members of the care team About Dovehaven Grove Dovehaven Grove is a welcoming, purpose-built dementia care home in Bamber Bridge, Preston, providing residential, dementia and respite care in a calm and supportive environment. Designed to feel homely and reassuring, the home offers ensuite bedrooms, comfortable communal spaces and peaceful surroundings where residents are supported to live safely and with dignity. What You’ll Be Doing You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for throughout the night whilst supporting the wider care team to deliver exceptional standards of care. What Matters Most We will support you to be the best senior carer you can be. We’re looking for people who are: • Calm, dependable, and compassionate • Excellent communicators with strong written skills • Self-motivated, resilient, and well organised • Comfortable working independently and leading by example • Experienced within elderly care settings • Team players who support and encourage others • Able to work well under pressure and adapt to the needs of the home • Passionate about delivering exceptional person-centred care