Healthcare Assistant (Nights)

Cornwallis Care Services; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and recognition schemes

Pay enhancement for extra shifts

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Cornwallis Care Services in Par, Cornwall, is seeking a Night Health Care Assistant for an on-site 22-hour contract. You will provide person-centred care, ensuring residents feel safe, respected and well looked after through the night, building meaningful relationships within a close-knit team.

You will follow individual care plans, perform wellbeing checks, maintain accurate digital records, and stay awake during night shifts. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Experience in night healthcare assistance.
• Ability to maintain privacy, dignity and respect for residents.
• Good written English and clear communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care while preserving dignity.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Deliver care in a person-centred way per individual care plans.
• Conduct wellbeing and health checks per care plans.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external healthcare professionals.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

English writing

IT literacy

Patient care

Education

Care Certificate

Tools

Digital documentation systems

Job description

Location: On site / Par PL24 2LX, UK
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 14.00 to £ 28.00

Par, Cornwall.

22 hours contract

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 Healthcare Assistant, you'll help create a safe, comfortable and reassuring environment where residents feel respected, valued and supported throughout the night. You'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, build meaningful relationships and work as part of a close-knit team committed to providing exceptional care.

Why Join Us

Reward and recognition schemes

Pay enhancement for picking up extra shifts

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

Job Purpose

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.

Job Responsibilities

• 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 nightshift).
• Ability to stay awake during the nightshift.
• 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)

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.

Full job description available on request.