Night-Shift Newborn Care Specialist

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd is recruiting a Newborn Care Assistant to work night shifts in Blackburn, supporting families as they settle with their newborns. The role focuses on monitoring baby safety, care practices, and the wellbeing of everyone at the service.

You will observe family interactions, keep detailed notes, and escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures. The work requires vigilance, empathy, and the ability to stay calm and responsive through long night hours.

Qualifications

• At least six months’ experience in a UK care setting.
• DBS Update Service preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor family interactions: Observe how parents and family care for newborns, noting strengths and risks.
• Maintain safety and safeguarding: Use monitoring systems per policies and privacy requirements.
• Intervene when necessary: Recognise unsafe care and escalate per procedures.
• Maintain detailed, objective notes of observations and incidents.
• Support families in following newborn care guidance, including safe sleep.
• Identify and report concerns to senior staff promptly.
• Follow policies: safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety.
• Provide clear handovers to colleagues and management.
• Remain vigilant overnight and adapt to changing circumstances.

Skills

Caring

Observation

Record-keeping

Communication

Job description

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd is recruiting a Newborn Care Assistant to work night shifts in Blackburn, supporting families as they settle with their newborns. The role focuses on monitoring baby safety, care practices, and the wellbeing of everyone at the service.

You will observe family interactions, keep detailed notes, and escalate concerns in line with safeguarding procedures. The work requires vigilance, empathy, and the ability to stay calm and responsive through long night hours.