Night Care Assistant

Raycare Ltd; Aughton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Raycare Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Night Care Worker to provide compassionate personal care to residents from 7:00pm to 7:00am, ensuring comfort and safety throughout the night.

You will monitor residents’ wellbeing, assist with toileting, mobility and reassurance, follow care plans, maintain dignity and privacy, and report changes promptly. You’ll also help with infection control, documentation, and liaising with the day team and family as directed.

Qualifications

• Experience in care or personal caring role.
• Attention to cleanliness and infection control.
• Able to work night shifts consistently.
• Good communication and listening skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and assistance at night
• Assist residents who wake, need reassurance, or require help moving/turning in bed
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing — observe, report and record any changes in condition, behaviour or mood
• Support with fluid intake, medication prompts and comfort measures as per care plans
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and independence at all times
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments — adjust support as agreed

Skills

Care experience

Night shift readiness

Good communication

English proficiency

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Resident Care & Support

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and assistance at night
• Assist residents who wake, need reassurance, or require help moving/turning in bed
• Monitor residents’ wellbeing — observe, report and record any changes in condition, behaviour or mood
• Support with fluid intake, medication prompts and comfort measures as per care plans
• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and independence at all times
• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments — adjust support as agreed

Safety & Environment

• Conduct regular, recorded night-time checks / patrols of all rooms and communal areas
• Respond promptly to nurse call bells — within agreed response times
• Ensure all doors, windows and fire exits are secure; follow fire safety procedures
• Report and record maintenance issues, hazards or equipment faults immediately
• Keep the home clean, tidy and safe — dispose of waste, handle laundry
• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate, legible records: handover notes, daily logs, accident/incident forms
• Update care plans and report changes to the day team at handover
• Notify the on-call manager or GP urgently if a resident’s condition deteriorates
• Share relevant information with family members as directed
• Attend handover meetings and keep the team fully informed

Compliance & Standards

• Work in line with CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014, GDPR and our home policies
• Complete all mandatory training and keep skills up to date
• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion — treat everyone with respect
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Follow safeguarding procedures — recognise and report concerns promptly

PERSON SPECIFICATION

EssentialDesirableExperience in care or personal caring role Care Certificate completed Reliable — able to work night shifts consistentlyPrevious night care experienceKind, patient and empathetic natureNVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social CareGood communication — spoken & written English Dementia awareness trainingPhysically fit — able to stand, walk, bend and assist with mobility Manual handling / moving & handling certificateTrustworthy and honest — will undergo DBS check Knowledge of MCA / DoLS Able to work independently and stay alert at night Own transport / local area knowledgeUnderstanding of confidentiality and professionalism Experience in a care home setting

SHIFT PATTERN

• Typical hours: 7:00pm – 7:00am
• Days: [e.g. 3 nights per week, including alternate weekends]
• 1 hour unpaid breaks