Residential Care Home jobs in Swansea

Care Assistant – £55 Sleep-In Payment + 3 Paid Hours at £13.45 per Hour

• Ocean Living, Mumbles, Swansea
• Permanent Contract | 3 Sleep-In Shifts Per Week (8:00pm–8:00am)

Looking for a rewarding night role with the opportunity to sleep during your shift?

Ocean Living is a friendly 14-bedroom residential care home in Mumbles, Swansea, providing high-quality residential and dementia care in a warm, welcoming environment.

We're looking for a caring and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team on a permanent sleep-in night rota. You'll play an important role in supporting our residents during their evening and morning routines, helping them feel safe, comfortable and well cared for.

Please Read Before Applying

This is a sleep-in night position and not a waking night role.

Your shift runs from 8:00pm until 8:00am, however you are not expected to remain awake throughout the night.

The shift works as follows:

• 8:00pm-10:00pm – Supporting residents with their evening routine.
• 10:00pm-7:00am – Sleep-in period. You will have sleeping facilities provided and are expected to sleep unless you are required to assist a resident.
• 7:00am-8:00am – Supporting residents with their morning routine, including washing, dressing and breakfast.

For each sleep-in shift you will receive:

• £55 sleep-in payment
• PLUS 3 paid working hours at £13.45 per hour (2 hours in the evening and 1 hour in the morning).

Please note: This role is worked on a rota basis and alternate weekends are an essential part of the position.

Why Join Us?

• Permanent contract
• 3 sleep-in shifts per week
• £55 sleep-in payment per shift
• Plus 3 paid working hours at £13.45 per hour
• Paid induction and ongoing training
• Career development opportunities
• Health Cash Plan & wellbeing support
• Friendly and supportive management team

About the Role

You'll support residents with their evening and morning routines, helping them remain comfortable, safe and independent.

Your duties may include:

• Supporting residents with their evening routine.
• Preparing tea and toast.
• Light household duties and cleaning.
• Assisting residents to bed.
• Supporting residents with washing, dressing and breakfast in the morning.
• Providing reassurance and support should a resident require assistance overnight.

What We're Looking For

✔ A caring and compassionate nature

✔ Reliable and dependable

✔ Good communication skills

✔ Previous care experience is welcomed but not essential

If you have the right values, we'll provide all the training and support you need.

Ready to Join Our Team?

If you're looking for a rewarding role where you'll feel valued and make a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and become part of the Ocean Living team.

Pay: £13.45 per hour

Application question(s):

• This is a sleep-in night role, not a waking night position. During the sleep-in period (10:00pm-7:00am), you will be provided with sleeping facilities and are expected to sleep unless you are required to assist a resident. Are you happy to work this type of shift?
• Do you currently have the unrestricted right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship now or in the future?
• Do you currently hold an Enhanced DBS certificate for the Adult Workforce, or Adult & Child Workforce, issued within the last 12 months?

Work Location: In person