Night Care Assistant - 36 Hours Per week
Night Care Assistant - 36 Hours Per week
Hours -36 hours per week - 8pm - 8am - shift pattern
About the Role
At Westward Care, we pride ourselves on providing exceptional, personalized care 24 hours a day. We are looking for a compassionate, reliable, and attentive Night Care Assistant to join our dedicated care team.
As a Night Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in ensuring our residents feel safe, comfortable, and well-cared for throughout the night, respecting their dignity and individual preferences at all times.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Level of DBS disclosure required: Enhanced
About this role
Key Responsibilities
Resident Care & Support:
Provide high-quality personal care to residents during night hours including assistance with bedtime routines, night-time check-ins, and morning preparation.
Respond promptly and calmly to resident call bells, emergency calls, or signs of distress.
Assist residents with mobility, comfortable positioning, and pressure area care in line with individual care plans.
Monitoring & Observation:
Carry out regular checks on residents while respecting their sleep and privacy.
Monitor residents’ well-being, noting any changes in health, behavior, or mobility, and report concerns promptly to the Senior/Night Nurse in charge.
Documentation & Handover:
Accurately update care logs, fluid balance charts, and night monitoring reports.
Participate in clear, professional verbal handovers with the incoming day team to ensure continuity of care.
Environment & Safety:
Ensure the security and safety of the home throughout the night shift (checking doors, windows, and fire exits).
Help maintain a quiet, clean, safe, and comfortable environment conducive to sleep and rest.
Skills & Qualifications
A genuinely caring, empathetic, and patient attitude toward older adults.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a night care team.
Dependability, punctuality, and the physical capacity for night shift duties.
High level of responsibility and the ability to remain alert, calm, and attentive during quiet and busy periods.
Preferred:
NVQ / QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care
Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, or health and social care setting.
Knowledge of safeguarding, moving and handling, and dementia care practices.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about delivering compassionate night-time care and want to join the Westward Care team, please submit your CV and a brief cover letter.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Ability and willingness to work 12-hour night shifts (8pm to 8am) on a shift pattern
- Must be able to obtain or hold a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure
- Relevant qualification in Health and Social Care
- Previous experience working as a Care Assistant or in a residential care setting
