Overview
Nestled in the charming town of Cockermouth and with stunning views of the Lake District fells, 60‑bedded Dalton Court offers high‑quality, specialist Nursing and Dementia care in a peaceful and picturesque setting. We are proud to also offer palliative and end‑of‑life care, along with flexible respite stays, tailored to support individuals and families when they need it most. Working nights at Dalton Court offers the opportunity to make a real difference during the quieter hours.
Dalton Court has been carefully designed to feel like home – warm, welcoming, and inclusive. We are looking for caring, compassionate Night Care Practitioners who will support our residents and contribute to the overall smooth‑running of the home during the night.
Responsibilities
* Complete required training to deliver excellent care
* Assist residents with personal care and hygiene
* Provide reassurance and companionship to residents, especially those who may need additional support during the night
* Monitor and respond to residents’ needs, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the night
* Undertake light domestic tasks in collaboration with the Housekeeping team to maintain cleanliness and orderliness in the home
* Collaborate with colleagues to ensure smooth evening and morning handovers
Qualifications
* A warm, compassionate approach and positive attitude
* A genuine interest in Health and Social Care – ideally with a minimum of 1–2 years’ prior experience in the sector
* Flexibility to work shift patterns across the whole week, including some weekend working
Benefits
* Discounts on the high street with retailers such as Asda, Costa and Argos
* Refer‑a‑friend financial scheme
* Flexible pay – choose when you are paid and receive money‑management tips
* Free wellbeing programme – helps you look after your physical and mental health
* Employee recognition scheme – we recognise and reward great work
* Pension scheme – helps you plan for your retirement
* In‑house training – ongoing face‑to‑face training, tailored to you
* Career opportunities – the chance to make your mark and play a key role
* Overtime is paid for working over full‑time hours. However, overtime enhancement will not feature on your contract of employment and may be withdrawn at any time as managers decision is final. Free meals are given if working over an 8 hour shift and are subject to terms and conditions. Discounts are accessed using our 'Reward Me' app. Flexible pay is available via 'WAGESTREAM'.
What are we looking for?
Please refer to the qualifications section for the key attributes we value.
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