Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.; Penzance; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

£500 Joining Bonus

£500 refer-a-friend bonus

Loyalty bonus

Blue Light card

Full training and ongoing support

Welcoming team culture

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd. is seeking a Night Healthcare Assistant at Frances Bolitho Care Home in Penzance, offering either part-time or full-time hours. You will deliver compassionate, patient-centred care during the night, ensuring residents feel safe and valued.

Ideal candidates hold a Care Certificate or a recognised Health and Social Care qualification, with training and support provided to progress towards enhanced roles. DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or Health and Social Care qualification required.
• Experience in care, ideally with dementia or complex needs.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with night-time personal care and wellbeing.
• Administer medications following training and competency sign-off.
• Maintain accurate digital records and care plans.
• Support the Night team and mentor colleagues when needed.
• Ensure a calm, safe, and secure environment throughout the shift.

Skills

Empathy

Patient care

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Care Certificate

Health and Social Care qualification

Job description

Night Healthcare Assistant

Frances Bolitho Care Home

Penzance, Cornwall

Part-time or Full-time

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?

• £500 Joining Bonus for Night Care Assistants
• £500 refer-a-friend bonus
• Loyalty bonus
• Reward & recognition schemes to celebrate your hard work
• Blue Light card
• 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 shiftMedication training (or willingness to complete)
• Basic IT skills for digital record-keeping
• Strong team player with a positive attitude

Pay Scale - Night Healthcare Assistant

• £14.00 per hour
• £17.50 per hour (weekends)
• £28.00 per hour (bank holidays)

Pay Scale - Enhanced Night Healthcare Assistant

• £15.00 per hour
• £18.75 per hour (weekends)
• £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.