Support residents overnight as a Care Assistant at Shearwater in Milton, Portsmouth, using person-centred care and accurate health recording. Work scheduled Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night shifts.

Portsmouth City Council's 40-bed dementia residential home provides care across two floors. You will support physical, emotional, cultural, and social needs through personal care, mealtimes, daily living, and night-time activities. The post suits an experienced paid or unpaid carer who understands dementia, physical disabilities, dignity, privacy, and choice.

Key Responsibilities:

- Provide person-centred personal care throughout overnight shifts
- Assist residents settling into bed and waking overnight




- Monitor residents hourly and record detailed observations
- Communicate health information to the night senior
- Prepare light food and maintain hazard-free surroundings

Requirements:

- Experience as a formal paid or unpaid carer
- Understanding of dementia and physical disabilities
- Accurate spoken English and confident communication
- Computer skills for electronic care plans
- Willingness to complete Care Certificate and QCF study

Bring patience, empathy, initiative, and careful recording to overnight dementia care at Shearwater in Portsmouth.

📌 Night Care Assistant Dementia Home (Shearwater)
🏢 Portsmouth City Council
📍 Shearwater