Night Care Assistant

Night Care Assistant Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Night Care Assistant / Healthcare Assistant and become a vital part of providing compassionate, high-quality care during overnight hours. In this role, you will support residents or clients in a care home or home care setting, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing throughout the night. Your proactive approach and excellent communication skills will help create a calm, reassuring environment for those in your care.

This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful difference in people's lives while working in a supportive and dynamic team. Responsibilities:
Monitor residents’ or clients’ conditions overnight, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times. Assist with personal care tasks such as toileting, mobility support, and medication reminders in accordance with care plans. Respond promptly and effectively to any emergencies or urgent needs during the night shift. Maintain accurate records of care activities, observations, and any incidents using IT systems or paper logs.

Communicate clearly with day staff, family members, and healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care. Support residents’ or clients’ emotional wellbeing by providing reassurance and companionship during the night. Follow health and safety procedures diligently to uphold a safe environment for everyone.

Skills:

Strong communication skills in English to effectively interact with residents, colleagues, and healthcare professionals. Ability to work independently during night shifts while maintaining high standards of care. Experience working in a care home or providing home care is highly desirable. Knowledge of creating and following care plans tailored to individual needs. Basic IT skills for documentation and reporting purposes. Excellent observation skills to identify changes in residents’ conditions promptly.

This role is ideal for compassionate individuals eager to provide essential overnight support within a caring environment. If you are motivated by helping others and possess the necessary skills, our client invites you to join their team and contribute to enhancing the quality of life for those you serve. They have two, 30 hours per week, contracts available.

Please note:

There is no sponsorship available. Benefits:
Company pension Flexible schedule Free parking On-site parking