Overnight Newborn Care Assistant

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd; Bonds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd is seeking a compassionate Newborn Care Assistant to cover night shifts, providing support to families adjusting to newborn care. You will monitor interactions, safety, and wellbeing, maintain records, and intervene as needed to uphold high care standards.

The role requires vigilance, professionalism, and the ability to stay calm overnight. Prior newborn or childcare experience and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service are preferred.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months’ experience in a UK care setting.
• Enhanced DBS check registered on Update Service (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Monitor family interactions: Observe how parents and family members care for their newborn babies, identifying their strengths, support needs, and any potential risks.
• Maintain safety and safeguarding: Use designated security and monitoring systems in accordance with service policies, safeguarding procedures, and privacy requirements.
• Intervene when necessary: Recognise and respond promptly to unsafe or inappropriate newborn care practices, providing guidance and escalating concerns in line with established procedures.
• Maintain detailed, objective, and timely notes of observations, family interactions, incidents, interventions, and concerns identified during the shift.
• Support families in following appropriate newborn care guidance, including safe handling, feeding, settling, and safe sleep practices.
• Identify and report concerns: Recognise signs of risk, distress, or unmet care needs and report these promptly to the appropriate senior staff member.
• Follow policies and procedures: Adhere to safeguarding, confidentiality, health and safety, infection prevention, and organisational policies.
• Provide clear handovers: Communicate relevant observations, concerns, and updates to colleagues and management to ensure continuity of care.
• Remain vigilant overnight: Maintain a proactive and attentive approach throughout the night, responding appropriately to changing circumstances and emerging risks.

Skills

Care experience (UK)

Night shifts experience

Job description

Phoenix Care Staff Ltd is seeking a compassionate Newborn Care Assistant to cover night shifts, providing support to families adjusting to newborn care. You will monitor interactions, safety, and wellbeing, maintain records, and intervene as needed to uphold high care standards.

The role requires vigilance, professionalism, and the ability to stay calm overnight. Prior newborn or childcare experience and an Enhanced DBS check registered on the Update Service are preferred.