Care Assistant / Shift Leader (Days&Nights)

Care Assistant / Shift Leader – Days & Nights

**Predominantly Day Shifts with 1–2 Waking Nights Per Week**

Kiniths House is a small, friendly and established residential care home supporting adults with learning disabilities. We are looking to recruit a compassionate, reliable and motivated individual to join our dedicated care team.

We are recruiting for either a **Care Assistant or Shift Leader**, depending on the experience, skills and qualifications of the successful applicant.

This is a **predominantly daytime position**, with approximately one or two waking night shifts per week as part of the rota. It offers a varied and rewarding opportunity to support residents throughout their daily routines while also helping maintain their safety, comfort and wellbeing overnight.

At Kiniths House, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, person-centred care in a warm, welcoming and homely environment where residents are encouraged to maintain their independence, make choices and enjoy meaningful lives.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care and support.
• Supporting residents with personal care and everyday routines.
• Encouraging independence, choice, dignity and wellbeing.
• Supporting residents with activities, outings and community involvement.
• Administering medication where trained and assessed as competent.
• Maintaining accurate care records and documentation.
• Completing welfare and safety checks, particularly during waking night shifts.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and incidents.
• Supporting residents with meals, hydration and other daily living needs.
• Carrying out light domestic duties to maintain a clean, comfortable and safe environment.
• Working closely with colleagues to ensure effective communication and continuity of care.

Additional Responsibilities – Shift Leader

For applicants with the appropriate experience and qualifications, the position may include additional leadership responsibilities:

• Leading and coordinating the care team during allocated shifts.
• Supporting, guiding and supervising colleagues.
• Making appropriate decisions in the absence of senior management.
• Ensuring care is delivered in accordance with individual care plans, policies and regulatory requirements.
• Responding appropriately to incidents, safeguarding concerns and emergencies.
• Ensuring accurate documentation and clear handovers between shifts.
• Promoting consistently high standards of care throughout the home.

About You

We're looking for someone who genuinely enjoys supporting others and wants to make a positive difference.

The ideal applicant will be

• Caring, compassionate, patient and respectful.
• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining good attendance.
• Flexible and willing to work a combination of day and waking night shifts.
• Confident working both independently and as part of a team.
• Calm under pressure and able to use their initiative.
• A good communicator with a positive, professional attitude.
• Committed to delivering safe, high-quality and person-centred care.

Essential Requirements

• Good written and verbal English.
• Right to work in the UK.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training and professional development.
• Flexibility to work day shifts, waking nights and weekends according to the rota.

Applicants without extensive care experience are also encouraged to apply, provided they demonstrate the right values, attitude and willingness to learn.

Working Hours and Shift Patterns

The role will consist primarily of daytime shifts, with approximately **1–2 waking night shifts per week**, depending on the needs of the home.

What We Offer

• Competitive rates of pay, reflecting experience and responsibilities.
• Paid induction and ongoing training.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A friendly, approachable and supportive management team.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Employee wellbeing support.
• The opportunity to build meaningful relationships with the people you support.
• A rewarding role where your contribution genuinely makes a difference.

Why Join Kiniths House?

We're a smaller residential care home where staff have the opportunity to really get to know the people they support.

We value teamwork, compassion, reliability and a genuine commitment to providing excellent care. Whether you're an experienced Care Assistant looking for a new opportunity or someone ready to take on additional leadership responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.

**If you're passionate about making a difference and would like to become part of our friendly and dedicated team, apply today!**