Night Carer

Job summary

Layden Court Care Home in Maltby is looking to recruit a compassionate and reliable Night Care Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team.

We are a 92-bed care home providing person-centred care in a safe, calm, and welcoming environment. Our residents, families, and staff work closely together to ensure high-quality care at all times, including overnight.

Job Details

• Role: Night Care Assistant

• Hours: Full-time / Part-time available

• Contract: Permanent

• Shift Pattern: Night shifts, including alternate weekends

• Pay: Competitive rate (discussed at interview)

Role Overview

As a Night Care Assistant, you will support residents throughout the night, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing. You will provide personal care when required, respond to call bells, complete night-time checks, and maintain a calm and reassuring environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care in line with individual care plans

• Carry out night-time checks and respond promptly to residents’ needs

• Support residents with mobility and moving & handling

• Maintain a quiet, safe, and comfortable environment overnight

• Accurately complete care records and night logs

• Follow safeguarding, infection control, and health & safety procedures

• Communicate effectively with colleagues during handovers

Essential Criteria

• Kind, caring, and compassionate approach

• Ability to work night shifts, including alternate weekends

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Good communication and record-keeping skills

• Respect for dignity, privacy, and choice

• Willingness to complete mandatory training

• Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check

• Right to work in the UK

Desirable Criteria

• Previous experience as a Night Care Assistant

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

• Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting

• Understanding of CQC standards, safeguarding, and infection control

What We Offer

• Full induction and ongoing training & development

• Supportive management and team environment

• Opportunities for career progression

• The chance to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives

How to Apply

For more information or to apply, please contact:

Sarah Mills
Administrator
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Kind, caring, and compassionate nature
Ability to provide calm and reassuring support overnight
Ability to work waking night shifts
Willingness to work alternate weekends
Ability to support residents with personal care needs
Ability to assist with mobility and moving & handling
Understanding of safeguarding principles
Understanding of infection prevention and control
Ability to carry out night-time checks and observations
Ability to respond appropriately to emergencies
Ability to maintain a safe, quiet, and comfortable night environment
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to follow care plans and night-time routines
Ability to complete accurate care records and night logs
Good time management and organisational skills
Respect for dignity, privacy, and choice
Willingness to complete mandatory training
Willingness to undertake an enhanced DBS check
Right to work in the UK
Previous experience as a Night Care Assistant (desirable)
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (desirable)
Experience working in a care home or healthcare setting (desirable)
Understanding of CQC standards and compliance (desirable)

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