Job Description

Salary

25,080 pro rata (Term Time Only) - 13 per hour

Contractual hours

20

Basis

Part time

Date posted

27/10/2025

Job reference

REQ01149

Care Assistant (Waking Nights)

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Part time and Fixed Term until 31st August 2026

20 hours per week (2 nights, 10.30pm - 8.30am)

25,080 pro rata (Term Time Only) - 13 per hour

Please note, actual salary will be based on the number of term time only weeks worked.

Job Purpose:

The post-holder will work within the framework of the Care Homes Regulations 2001, The National Minimum Standards for Care Homes for Younger Adults and Bevan College own Quality Standards. The purpose of this role is to play an active role in supporting students during the night, with their physical and emotional well-being in preparing for daily activities and life skills, to help them achieve their personal goals.


You will support learners in preparing for daily activities and with all aspects of personal care; including washing and bathing, assistance with toileting and support with the administration of medication in line with the policies. You will ensure that the environment is safe, secure and clean in order to ensure that any risk to learners, colleagues and visitors to Bevan College is minimised. You will assist in maintaining documentation and recording of student information and student progression reports and act as a key worker to a small group of learners.



The ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of a range of disabilities such as physical learning, sensory issues and autism. Experience of dealing with students with difficult behaviours associated with disability will be an advantage. An NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care is essential for this role, or you must be prepared to achieve it within the first year of employment. Experience of complex health care needs and NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care are desirable.

For further information, please view the job information pack.

Bevan College recognises its responsibility to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all students. We apply a rigorous process of checking the suitability of staff and volunteers to work with children and vulnerable adults. This post is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure for child and adult workforce. Some posts require registration with Social Care Wales.

This role is being advertised on behalf of Bevan College, a private limited company, which is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgend College. The employment contract and associated terms and conditions for this position are with Bevan College (Company Number: 14720762).

We are actively seeking to improve representation from all sections of the community and promoting equality of opportunity. We welcome applications from everyone, including people from different backgrounds and communities, and of different ages.

The successful candidate will be required to provide evidence of identity and eligibility to work in the UK.

The College does not participate in the UK Visa Sponsorship Scheme therefore, candidates will have to provide evidence of their Right to Work in the UK if offered a role with us.

Please note there may be a requirement for a second stage interview or assessment.