Night Healthcare Assistant

About Frances Bolitho Care Home

Located in Penzance, Cornwall, Frances Bolitho Care Home is seeking compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join its night team on either a part-time or full-time basis. The home values nurturing talent and offering continuous support and training to help employees develop fulfilling careers making a positive impact on residents' lives.

Role Overview

As a Night Healthcare Assistant, you will foster a safe, comfortable, and reassuring atmosphere for residents during the night. You will deliver high-quality, person-centred care by building meaningful relationships and working collaboratively with the team committed to exceptional care standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as continence care and repositioning.
• Conduct regular welfare checks and observe night-time conditions.
• Respond promptly and compassionately to call bell alerts.
• Provide comfort, reassurance, and companionship throughout the night shift.
• Administer medication safely after receiving appropriate training and competency approval.
• Monitor residents’ health and wellbeing, reporting any notable changes or concerns.
• Maintain precise digital records via care management systems.
• Help ensure smooth shift operations including supporting colleagues and guiding the team as needed.
• Adhere to care plans to deliver truly personalised care and maintain a calm, safe, and secure environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior experience as a Healthcare Assistant, ideally with qualifications such as a Care Certificate or equivalent in Health and Social Care.
• Those without a Care Certificate but with relevant experience and commitment to gain one may be supported through initial daytime induction shifts.
• Compassionate, patient, calm, and empathetic disposition.
• Experience working with dementia or complex care needs is preferred.
• Confidence to take on responsibilities and provide peer support during shifts.
• Willingness to undertake medication training if not already qualified.
• Basic digital literacy for maintaining electronic records.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude and dedication to providing excellent care.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive pay rates: £14.00/hour (weekdays), £17.50/hour (weekends), £15.47/hour (bank holidays) for Night Healthcare Assistants.
• Enhanced rates for Enhanced Night Healthcare Assistants: £15.00/hour (weekdays), £18.75/hour (weekends), £30.00/hour (bank holidays).
• Opportunities for career development including becoming an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant, expanding responsibilities to medication administration and mentoring.
• Full training and ongoing support provided, no previous experience necessary.
• Supportive, family-like team environment.
• £500 referral bonus program.
• Loyalty rewards and recognition schemes to celebrate employee contributions.

Additional Information

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK; Skilled Worker visa sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates on Student or Graduate visas are welcome provided work conditions meet visa requirements (contracts up to 20 hours/week). All appointments are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS and verification of work eligibility.

If you aspire to make a meaningful difference through a rewarding night-shift healthcare role within a supportive and inclusive environment, we welcome your application.