Nursing - La Fontana Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £23.00 Per Hour
Shift Type: Nights
Contracted hours: 12 to 44
Night Nurse | La Fontana Care Home in Martock, Somerset | Salary: £23 per hour | Contract: Full-Time Nights
Nestled in the heart of the Somerset countryside, La Fontana Dementia Nursing Home is a purpose-built haven for up to 76 residents, offering specialist Dementia and Nursing care. Here, care isn't just a role it's a calling, and our night team are the guardians of comfort, safety, and wellbeing.
As a Night Nurse, you'll lead our overnight team, providing clinical excellence while nurturing a calm, supportive environment. Your leadership ensures residents sleep soundly, receive personalised care, and wake to a safe, warm, and comfortable home.
What We Offer
£23 per hour, full-time nights
Paid DBS and uniform provided
Pension scheme and onsite parking
5.6 weeks annual leave (based on full-time contract)
A supportive, values-led environment where your skills and leadership are recognised
What You'll Do
Lead and Support: Guide your night team, ensuring smooth, safe, and compassionate care throughout the shift.
Resident Care: Monitor health conditions, administer medications safely, and respond promptly to any changes or emergencies.
Personalised Care Plans: Work closely with residents, families, and healthcare professionals to craft care plans tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Observations and Documentation: Keep accurate records of care, observations, and medication administration, ensuring all regulatory standards are met.
Promote Wellbeing: Support residents' dignity, independence, and comfort overnight, and encourage gentle engagement and reassurance where needed.
Emergency Response: Be the first point of contact for any urgent situations, providing calm, professional support to residents and staff.
Team Collaboration: Foster a positive team culture, mentoring colleagues and promoting professional development even during night hours.
About You
Registered General Nurse (RGN) or Registered Mental Health Nurse (RMN) with an active NMC PIN
Passionate about delivering high-quality, person-centred care
Calm, empathetic, and professional, with excellent communication and leadership skills
Experience in care homes is desirable but not essential you bring compassion and a willingness to learn
About Us
Joining La Fontana Care Home means becoming part of the Care Concern Group, a family-owned provider with over 130 care homes across the UK. We're committed to creating homes where residents thrive and teams feel valued.
Our five core values: Trust, Respect, Passion, Kindness, Inclusivity shape everything we do. If you share these values and are ready to make a meaningful difference each night, this is a role where your impact is immediate, visible, and deeply rewarding.
Apply today and become a vital part of a home where care, compassion, and leadership come together.