Job Vacancy: Newborn Care Assistant – Night Shifts

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd. is seeking a Newborn Care Assistant for night shifts to support families as they settle with a newborn.

The role focuses on monitoring baby and family safety, recording observations, and escalating concerns per safeguarding policies. Previous newborn or childcare experience and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service are preferred. The position requires vigilance, calmness, and professionalism during night hours.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience working in a UK care setting.
• Previous newborn or childcare experience preferred.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor family interactions: observe care quality and identify strengths and needs.
• Maintain safety and safeguarding: use monitoring systems per policies and privacy rules.
• Intervene when unsafe newborn care practices are observed and escalate as needed.
• Keep detailed, objective notes of observations, incidents and interventions.
• Support families with newborn guidance on handling, feeding, settling and safe sleep.
• Identify and report concerns promptly to the appropriate senior staff.
• Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety policies.
• Provide clear handovers to colleagues and management for continuity.
• Remain vigilant overnight and respond to changing circumstances.

Job description

Job Vacancy: Newborn Care Assistant – Night Shifts

Job Vacancy: Newborn Care Assistant – Night Shifts

Hourly Rate: £12.71–£13.50 per hour, dependent on experience

Shift Pattern: Nights

Essential Requirement: At least 6 months’ experience working in a UK care setting

Preferred: Previous newborn or childcare experience and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service.

About the Role:

We are seeking a compassionate, observant, and responsible Newborn Care Assistant to join our team on night shifts, supporting families as they adjust to caring for their newborn babies.

The role involves monitoring and supporting new families within a care setting, observing their ability to provide safe and appropriate care for their babies, and ensuring the wellbeing and safety of everyone at the service.

The successful candidate will play an important role in promoting safe newborn care, maintaining accurate records, identifying potential concerns, and intervening appropriately when care practices do not meet the required standards.

This position requires a high level of vigilance, professionalism, sound judgement, and the ability to remain calm and responsive throughout night shifts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor family interactions: Observe how parents and family members care for their newborn babies, identifying their strengths, support needs, and any potential risks.
• Maintain safety and safeguarding: Use designated security and monitoring systems in accordance with service policies, safeguarding procedures, and privacy requirements.
• Intervene when necessary: Recognise and respond promptly to unsafe or inappropriate newborn care practices, providing guidance and escalating concerns in line with established procedures.
• Maintain detailed, objective, and timely notes of observations, family interactions, incidents, interventions, and concerns identified during the shift.
• Support families in following appropriate newborn care guidance, including safe handling, feeding, settling, and safe sleep practices.
• Identify and report concerns: Recognise signs of risk, distress, or unmet care needs and report these promptly to the appropriate senior staff member.
• Follow policies and procedures: Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, infection prevention, and organisational policies.
• Provide clear handovers: Communicate relevant observations, concerns, and updates to colleagues and management to ensure continuity of care.
• Remain vigilant overnight: Maintain a proactive and attentive approach throughout the night, responding appropriately to changing circumstances and emerging risks.