Job Vacancy: Newborn Care Assistant – Night Shifts

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd; Preston; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd is seeking a compassionate Newborn Care Assistant for night shifts in the UK. The role offers an hourly rate of £12.71–£13.50 depending on experience, with a focus on monitoring families and ensuring safe newborn care.

The ideal candidate will have at least 6 months’ experience in a UK care setting, with newborn or childcare experience preferred and an Enhanced DBS check on the Update Service. Night shifts require vigilance and professional judgment.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience in a UK care setting.
• Frontline newborn or childcare experience is preferred and Enhanced DBS on Update Service is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Monitor newborn care and family interactions during night shifts.
• Maintain safety, safeguarding, and privacy in line with policy.
• Record observations accurately and promptly.

Skills

Observation of family interactions

Safety monitoring

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.