Night Healthcare Assistant

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Penzance; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced weekend rates

Bank holiday rates

Job summary

Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance is recruiting Night Healthcare Assistants for on-site roles, with both part-time and full-time options. The job offers hourly rates from £14.00 to £30.00, with enhanced weekend and bank holiday pay.

Ideally you hold a Care Certificate or a recognised Health and Social Care qualification. We provide induction, training, and a clear development path to become an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant, supported by a friendly, dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or recognised Health and Social Care qualification.
• Experience in care (ideally with dementia or complex needs).
• Willingness to complete medication training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including continence care and repositioning.
• Carry out welfare checks and night observations.
• Respond to call bells with care and compassion.
• Provide comfort, reassurance and companionship during the night.
• Administer medication safely after training and competency sign-off.
• Maintain accurate digital records using care systems.
• Guide colleagues to ensure a calm, safe environment.

Skills

Care Certificate

Compassionate

Empathetic

Medication training

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Frances Bolitho Care Home

Part-time or Full-time

Location: On site / Penzance TR18 4JR, UK
job type: Permanent / Full or part-time
Sector and subsector: Medical & Healthcare | Healthcare Assistants
Hourly Salary range:from £ 14.00 to £ 30.00

At Frances Bolitho Care Home, we're looking for caring, compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated night team.

To be considered for this role, you'll ideally hold a Care Certificate or a recognised qualification in Health and Social Care. If you're an experienced carer who doesn't yet hold a Care Certificate but is committed to achieving one, we may be able to support you by offering an initial period on day shifts to complete your induction and Care Certificate before moving into a permanent night position.

We believe in recognising potential, nurturing talent and investing in our people. From your first day, you'll receive the training, encouragement and support needed to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of our residents.

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.

For experienced Healthcare Assistants who are ready to progress, we offer a clear development pathway to become an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant. With the support of our Team Leads and Care Coordinators, you'll complete training and competency assessments in the safe administration of medication and basic clinical observations. Once signed off as competent, you'll take on additional responsibilities, support medication rounds, and help mentor Healthcare Assistants within the Night team.

Why Join Us?

Reward & recognition schemes to celebrate your hard work

Full training and ongoing support

A welcoming, supportive team who feel like family

Real opportunities to grow and develop your career

Competitive pay with enhanced weekend & bank holiday rates

Your Role

You’ll provide compassionate care, emotional reassurance, and practical support, while also taking on additional responsibilities such as medication administration and supporting the team in the absence of the Night Coordinator.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting residents with personal care, including continence care, and repositioning
• Carrying out regular welfare checks and night observations
• Responding promptly to call bells with care and compassion
• Providing comfort, reassurance, and companionship during the night
• Administering medication safely (following training and competency sign-off)
• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing and reporting any changes or concerns
• Maintaining accurate digital records using care systems
• Supporting the smooth running of the shift and guiding colleagues when needed Ensuring a calm, safe, and secure environment at all times
• Following care plans to deliver truly person-centred care

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced HCA (minimum Care Certificate required)
• A kind, calm, and empathetic nature
• Experience in care (ideally with dementia or complex needs)
• Confidence to take on responsibility and support others on shift
• Medication training (or willingness to complete)
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• £14.00 per hour
• £28.00 per hour (bank holidays)

Pay Scale - Enhanced Night Healthcare Assistant

• £15.00 per hour
• £30.00 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.