Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)

• Night Healthcare Assistant
• Tracarrel Residential Care Home
• Tywardreath, Par
• Full-time or Part-time Contact Available

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!

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
• Full training and ongoing support - no experience needed
• A welcoming, supportive team who feel like family
• Real opportunities to grow and develop your career
• Competitive pay with enhanced weekend & bank holiday rates
• 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.

Essential Skills

• 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
• Pay Scale - Night Healthcare Assistant
• £17.50 per hour (weekends)
• £15.47 per hour (bank holidays)
• Pay Scale - Enhanced Night Healthcare Assistant
• £18.75 per hour (weekends)
• £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.

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