Night Carers – Nursing Care Home, Castleford
Job Summary
We are looking for caring and compassionate Night Carers to join our nursing care home team in Castleford. As a Night Carer, you will provide safe, dignified and person-centred support to residents through the night, helping them feel settled, secure and well looked after. This role suits someone who values kindness, patience and respect, and who wants to make a real difference to people's lives. No previous experience is required.
About the Role
Our Night Carers play an essential part in the nursing care home team, ensuring residents receive attentive, high-quality care around the clock. Working closely with nursing colleagues, you will provide reassurance and personal support, respond to residents' needs and help maintain a calm, comfortable environment overnight. Salary is competitive, and the Night Carer position is based on site in Castleford. Remote work is not available.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate personal care to residents during the night, including support with washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and repositioning, while promoting dignity and independence.
- Monitor residents' wellbeing through regular night checks, and report any changes in health, behaviour or mood to the nurse in charge promptly.
- Collaborate with nursing staff and the wider care team to deliver care plans and support residents' individual needs and preferences.
- Respond calmly and quickly to call bells, emergencies and incidents, following established procedures.
- Support residents who are anxious, unsettled or awake during the night with patience, reassurance and good listening.
- Maintain accurate, timely records of care delivered, observations and handover information in line with company policy.
- Assist with early-morning routines, including supporting residents with hydration and preparing them for the day shift handover.
- Uphold safeguarding, infection prevention, health and safety, and confidentiality standards at all times.
- Contribute to a clean, safe, comfortable and homely environment for residents and their visitors.
Required Qualifications
- A caring, compassionate and respectful approach to supporting vulnerable adults.
- Willingness to work night shifts, including waking nights, and to stay alert and attentive throughout.
- Good communication skills and the ability to build warm, trusting relationships with residents, families and colleagues.
- Reliability, a strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Willingness to undergo relevant pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and right-to-work verification.
- Commitment to treating every resident with dignity, equality and respect.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, hospital or other care setting (helpful but not essential).
- A Care Certificate or a Level 2 or 3 qualification in Health and Social Care, or willingness to work towards one.
- Experience supporting people living with dementia, reduced mobility or complex health needs.
- Training in moving and handling, first aid, safeguarding or infection control.
Skills
Core Skills
- Empathy, patience and emotional resilience
- Clear verbal communication and active listening
Practical Skills
- Knowledge of personal care and safe moving and handling techniques
- Awareness of infection prevention and hygiene practices
- Understanding of safeguarding principles and the importance of confidentiality
- Basic digital skills for completing care records, where applicable
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