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Night Care Assistant

Care UK
Pay £11.74 per hour
Location Liverpool

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5.3

Rated 5.3 out of 10, based on 607 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training

About Care UK

Care UK is a health and care provider. They offer services for the elderly, people with learning difficulties and mental health problems.

Job description from Care UK

Are you a passionate and caring individual looking for a rewarding career with excellent training and opportunities for development? Join Care UK, a multi award winning care provider as a Care Assistant.

The Role

  • Helping residents to remain as active and independent as possible
  • Support residents with personal care and mealtimes
  • Helping identify residents unique goals and implement personalised care plans
  • Supporting residents to explore new interests and engage in physical activities in a motivating and homely environment

Some of our benefits by joining the Care UK family

  • Wagestream- access your wages at any-time
  • Bank Holiday Pay Enhancements
  • Career development, training and access to our approved apprenticeship scheme
  • Hundreds of online and in-store discounts
  • Annual purchase holiday scheme
  • Wellbeing support

New to Care?

We have our own Learning Academy to provide excellent training and induction programs for all new carers and support workers and we will give you all thats needed to have a successful career as a carer with us. Our high quality, innovative training and coaching will support the development of your skills throughout your career with us.

We are looking for people to make a difference to residents lives every day. When you join Care UK youll be joining a team who all share the same values: caring, passionate and teamwork. You will have a strong desire to help people and put residents at the heart of everything you do.

We are committed to recruiting diverse, talented people, who share our passion for helping others. We see the potential in everyone, let us help fulfil yours.

Paisley Court is a modern, purpose-built care home set in a quiet residential street in the Dovecot area of Liverpool. Our friendly, highly skilled team offers residential care to older people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. We specialise in caring for individuals with the most complex care needs arising from dementia.

Our team has advanced training in dementia care and a great deal of practical experience. We skilfully manage each person's unique needs in a dignified way. We love our residents and give every individual exactly what they require, offering them comfort and security at all times.

Job insights from Breakroom

Care workers and assistants

Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible

What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:

  • Help with social or physical activities
  • Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
  • Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
  • Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Helping with personal care
  • Physical activity
  • Emotionally demanding duties
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone

Map

Liverpool

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What employees say

Pay

    Okay
  • Only some people are paid a living wage

    Do Care UK pay care assistants enough to live on?

    Some people are not paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    41% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Okay
  • Only some people are paid market rates

    Do Care UK pay care assistants market rates?

    Only some people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    52% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Good
  • Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age

    Do care assistants at Care UK get paid the same regardless of age?

    Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.

    See what Care UK pays different age groups

    How we know this

    The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.

    Based on data from 99 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and November 2024.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do care assistants at Care UK get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    76% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 85 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get sick pay

    Do Care UK pay care assistants sick pay?

    No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    93% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 83 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do care assistants at Care UK do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    47% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 78 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts

    How much notice do care assistants get of their shift pattern at Care UK?

    Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.

    How we know this

    • 52% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
    • 6% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
    • 13% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
    • 29% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.

    This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.

  • Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do care assistants at Care UK worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    69% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 84 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get a choice of shifts

    Do care assistants at Care UK get to choose the shifts they work?

    Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    57% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Needs improving
  • Hard to change shifts

    How easy is it for care assistants at Care UK to change shifts?

    Most people find it hard to change shifts.

    How we know this

    72% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.

    Based on data from 58 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it for care assistants to book a holiday at Care UK?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    37% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do Care UK managers change care assistants shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Okay
  • Some people find it hard to take sick leave

    How easy is it for care assistants to take sick leave at Care UK?

    Some people find it hard to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    60% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

  • Okay
  • Only some students say it’s good

    Is care assistants at Care UK job good for students?

    Only some students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.

    How we know this

    44% of students report this isn’t a good place to work if you’re studying.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and August 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.

    Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.

  • Okay
  • Only some parents say it’s good

    Is working as care assistants at Care UK good if you have caring responsibilities?

    Only some parents and carer say this is a good place to work.

    How we know this

    41% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.

    Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and October 2024.

    Why this matters

    Whether it’s looking after children or caring for a relative, a good job should support your responsibilities outside of work.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people feel treated with respect

    Do care assistants at Care UK feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    47% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do care assistants at Care UK get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    66% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 79 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for care assistants to work at Care UK?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 76 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people enjoy their job

    Do care assistants at Care UK enjoy their jobs?

    Only some people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    35% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do care assistants at Care UK recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    61% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 88 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do care assistants get enough training when they start at Care UK?

    Some people did’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    36% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 81 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are care assistants given support to progress at Care UK?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 64% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do care assistants think Care UK head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    81% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t feel well informed by head office

    Do care assistants feel well informed about how Care UK is doing?

    Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    69% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and November 2024.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at Care UK

What Care UK employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Happy old people

    Worst thing

    Angry old people, team can be lazy sometimes

    5.0

    Care UK Employee, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Intresting experience and satisfying work

    Worst thing

    Way too stressful and the 1 hour of unpaid break time is never able to be used so effectively I work 12 hours for 11 hours pay

    4.1

    Care UK Care assistant, October 2024

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  • Best thing

    I get to see my residents and see them smile and like to chat to them.

    Worst thing

    It get stressful at times which some people wouldn’t understand unless they work in the sector of care. No one gets to see when it does become stressful can be only staff on the floor only sees the true reality.

    9.0

    Care UK Care assistant, October 2024

  • Best thing

    Meeting with my residents

    Worst thing

    Undervalued

    6.1

    Care UK Team leader, October 2024

  • Best thing

    The self satisfaction of the impact I have on the people I care for.

    Worst thing

    Under valued and not appreciated

    6.4

    Care UK Senior carer, August 2024

  • Best thing

    You're helping people

    Worst thing

    Some service users haven't a respect for your person

    5.5

    Care UK Care assistant, July 2024

  • Best thing

    The job has changed from what's the best thing about the job. Long hours and some companies expect staff to work when staff don't come in and some companies don't have an overtime rate.

    Worst thing

    The staff in this profession is getting young and the job is not what it use to be, staff that work in the care system do not have that much protection. You have to be at least 23 years old to start in care with young people.

    3.0

    Care UK Senior carer, July 2024

  • Best thing

    Other carers I work with and people

    Worst thing

    Seniors are lazy, and mgmt don't know how to manage and rely on apps too much as well as barking orders that are unobtainable head office has no idea or just don't care.

    5.0

    Care UK Care assistant, June 2024

  • Best thing

    From my experience I have been working with nice people and they are a good team.
    Wagestream I get paid straight away when I do the shift

    Worst thing

    12 hour shifts
    Working different units that you don't really know
    I think we should be paid more
    The stress that comes with the job

    4.2

    Care UK Care assistant, May 2024

  • Best thing

    Getting to told to the residents

    Worst thing

    So much work load
    Staff not listening

    4.6

    Care UK Host, May 2024

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