Healthcare Assistant; Nights

Location: On site / Tywardreath, Par PL24 2TR
, UK

Job type: Permanent / Full or part-time

Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants

Hourly Salary range: from £14.00 to £28.00

Tracarrel Residential Care Home

Tywardreath, Par

Full-time or Part-time Contact Available

Do you thrive in the quiet hours and want a job that matters?

If you're a caring and compassionate person who enjoys helping others, we’d love for you to join our friendly and supportive team!

As a Night Care Assistant, you'll bring comfort and reassurance to those who need it most. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this could be the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career where every shift makes a real impact.

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Reward and recognition Schemes

The role of a Night Health Care Assistant is to support our residents in living full, happy, and healthy lives — even while the world sleeps. You’ll provide person-centred care, reassurance, and companionship throughout the night, ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after. From assisting with bedtime routines to responding to overnight needs, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining their dignity, wellbeing, and peace of mind, helping them rest well and wake up ready to enjoy the day ahead.

• Support residents with personal care, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life.
• Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems.
• Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members.
• Care Certificate (we will support you to achieve on 'days' before moving to night shift).
• Ability to stay awake during the night shift.
• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
• Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions.
• Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems.
• A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training.
• Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals

• £14.00 per hour
• £28.00 per hour (Bank Holidays)

• 19:00 - 07:00

Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.

We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role. However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

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