Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd; Penzance; Presencial; GBP 19.000 - 21.000; Jornada completa

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Joining bonus

Descripción de la vacante

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd is seeking a Night Healthcare Assistant to provide person-centred care during night shifts in a supportive team. The role offers a clear development pathway to become an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant, with training and competency assessments in medication administration and clinical observations.

Joining bonus available subject to eligibility; strong teamwork and communication are essential for delivering compassionate care.

Formación

• Care experience or interest in elder care.
• Willingness to complete Care Certificate with support.

Responsabilidades

• Support residents with personal care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities at night.
• Deliver care in a person-centred way aligned to individual care plans.
• Conduct wellbeing checks and document findings.
• Collaborate with colleagues and external professionals for high-quality care.
• Record resident information accurately in digital systems.
• Report incidents or concerns to senior staff promptly.
• Stay awake during night shifts and maintain a safe environment.

Conocimientos

Empathy

Teamwork

Communication

Night shift readiness

English written skills

Herramientas

Digital documentation systems

Descripción del empleo

Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

Do you thrive in the quiet hours and want a job that matters? If you're a caring and compassionate person who enjoys helping others, we’d love for you to join our friendly and supportive team!

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 and recognition Schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
• Completive pay rates and enhancements
• * Joining bonus are subject to eligibility criteria and applicable terms and conditions.

Job Purpose

The role of a Night Health Care Assistant is to support our residents in living full, happy, and healthy lives - even while the world sleeps. You’ll provide person-centred care, reassurance, and companionship throughout the night, ensuring residents feel safe, comfortable, and well looked after. From assisting with bedtime routines to responding to overnight needs, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining their dignity, wellbeing, and peace of mind, helping them rest well and wake up ready to enjoy the day ahead.

Job Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, maintaining their privacy, dignity, and respect at all times.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities that enhance their quality of life.
• Deliver care in a person-centred manner, tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Conduct regular wellbeing and health checks in accordance with individual care plans.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues and external healthcare professionals to ensure consistent, high-quality care.
• Accurately record and maintain resident information using digital documentation systems.
• Promptly report any incidents, changes, or concerns to senior team members.
• Care Certificate (we will support you to achieve on 'days' before moving to nightshift).
• Ability to stay awake during the nightshift.
• A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build rapport with residents and colleagues.
• Good written English for accurate documentation of daily care and interactions.
• Basic computer/IT skill for navigating digital documentation systems.
• A flexible and positive attitude, with the ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Commitment to ongoing learning, professional development, and maintaining up-to-date training.
• Always safeguard and promote the welfare of vulnerable individuals
• £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.