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Care Assistant (Days or Nights)

Dovehaven Lodge Nursing Home, Tag Lane, Preston. 

x3 Day 44 hour contract & x1 Night 44 hour contract

Four days a week, 12 hour shifts 8am-8pm on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Four nights a week, 12 hour shifts 8pm-8am on a rota basis with every other weekend availability required.

Real Living Wage

Looking for a rewarding role where flexibility and teamwork go hand in hand?

At Dovehaven, we don’t just fill shifts, we build teams people want to stay in. 

Whether you thrive in the energy of the day or the calm focus of the night, this is a role where you’re trusted, supported, and genuinely valued. 

Why People Choose This Role 

• 12-hour shifts = more full days off  

• Real Living Wage, because your work matters  

• 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 

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 

Day shifts are ideal if you enjoy: 

• A more social, active environment  

• Building relationships with residents and families  

• Supporting activities and daily routines 

About Dovehaven Lodge

Dovehaven Lodge is a Nursing home catering for up to 112 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.

Take a look at the home: Dovehaven Lodge | Dementia | Nursing | Specialist | Preston | Lancashire

What You’ll Be Doing 

You’ll play a key role in helping residents feel safe, comfortable and cared for—day and night. 

This includes: 

• Personal care delivered with dignity  

• Supporting emotional wellbeing  

• Encouraging independence where possible  

• Working closely with your team to maintain a safe environment  

(Night roles also include light cleaning duties to support the home) 

What Matters Most 

We will train you to be the best carer you can be.

We’re looking for people who are: 

• Calm, dependable, and compassionate  

• Comfortable working independently (especially at night)  

• Team players who support others  

• Genuinely motivated to make a difference 

 

What You’ll Get 

• Real Living Wage  

• Fortnightly pay  

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)  

• Paid DBS  

• Free parking  

• Full induction before your first shift  

• Ongoing training and development  

• Career progression through Dovehaven Training Academy  

• Uniform provided  

 

Important Information 

• Day and night shifts available  

• Full-time contracts  

• Every other weekend required  

• No sponsorship available  

• Enhanced DBS required  

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice

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