Night Care & Support Assistant

Job Overview

Join Our Caring Community at Wickmeads! The Night Care & Support Assistant will work at 2 Wickmeads Road, Tuckton, Bournemouth, BH6 4LG
. Pay ranges from £12.50 to £12.75 per hour. The role requires 36.75 hours per week across three nights, with shift hours from 19:45 to 08:00, including alternate weekends.

Are you someone who genuinely wants to make a positive difference in people’s lives? At Wickmeads, we’re looking for caring and compassionate people to join our Care Team.

You don’t need previous experience in care — if you’ve worked in customer service, supported your community, or simply have a natural empathy for others, we’d love to hear from you. What matters most is your kindness, understanding, and commitment to helping others feel safe and valued.

We provide a comprehensive induction and training programme, so you’ll be fully supported every step of the way.

Make a Real Difference Every Day. Everyone working at Care South is dedicated to providing the best quality care to all our residents. We all share and work hard to uphold our HEART values, ensuring that throughout the delivery of care, we consistently demonstrate Honesty, Excellence, Approach, Respect and Teamwork.

Our care homes don’t just provide companionship and social interaction, they provide a happy and fulfilling lifestyle for residents, delivering Food, Fun and Friendship, as well as compassionate person‑centred care. Our fantastic facilities, exciting social activities and exceptional care teams all help to enhance the health and happiness of our residents. No two residents are the same and we love to learn about their amazing life stories, hobbies and interests.

This allows us to tailor our activities to suit their likes and favourite pastimes, as well as really get to know them and build strong relationships. Food, Fun and Friendship is at the HEART of everything we do!

• Ongoing training and development.
• Receiving support from a friendly, experienced team and colleagues.
• Delivering person‑centred care that truly makes a difference.
• Encouraging residents to stay independent and active.
• Assisting with personal care and mobility needs.
• Building genuine friendships with residents.
• Creating a positive, team‑focused atmosphere within the home.

• Online/retail discounts – Blue Light Card.
• Paid induction and training.
• Employee referral bonus scheme.
• Free DBS check.
• Contributory pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• NMC pin fees paid by us.
• Staff association.
• Local staff reward programme.
• Onsite learning and development team.
• Career progression.
• Competitive pay rates.
• Flexible working hours.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programmes.

You must be 18 years or older. We are unable to offer Visa Sponsorship.

If you’re kind, caring, and ready to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of something truly special.

PEOPLE | PASSION | PURPOSE. Care South are one of the top 20 rated Care Home Groups in the UK based on published reviews from residents and their family and friends at  As a not‑for‑profit charity, our HEART values are key to us providing outstanding care. For more information about us, our values and benefits, please visit our website:  For any questions please contact the recruitment team on