Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd; St. Agnes; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Competitive pay

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Karenza Care Home is seeking a dedicated Night Healthcare Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred care during the night shift. You will support residents, maintain dignity, and ensure comfort in a 22-bed home, with a clear development path toward enhanced roles and medication competency.

Joining bonus available for eligible applicants; DBS checks and right to work in the UK are required. Training and support are provided to help you progress within the team.

Qualifications

• Care Certificate or recognised qualification in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care while maintaining privacy and dignity.
• Engage residents in meaningful conversations and activities.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Conduct wellbeing checks and follow care plans.
• Record resident information using digital systems.
• Report incidents to senior team promptly.

Skills

Compassionate care

Night shift experience

Communication skills

Education

Care Certificate

Job description

Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

Make a difference through the night as a Night Healthcare Assistant at Karenza Care Home

Do you thrive during the quieter hours and want a role where your care truly matters? We’re looking for a caring, compassionate and dependable Night Healthcare Assistant to join our friendly team at Karenza Care Home, a welcoming 22-bed residential care home where our residents are at the heart of everything we do.

As a Night Healthcare Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in providing comfort, reassurance and high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night. You’ll support our residents with their individual needs, helping them to feel safe, comfortable and respected while maintaining their dignity and independence.

Join us at Karenza and become part of a supportive and caring team, where every night shift is an opportunity to make a real difference and ensure our residents feel safe, valued and cared for.

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.

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.

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.

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)

Shift Times

• 19:00 - 07:00

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.