Rivermead View Residential Care Home – Looe, Cornwall – Full‑Time
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 will 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 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 night shift).
- Ability to stay awake during the night shift.
- 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 skills 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.
Benefits
- Full training provided.
- Supportive team environment.
- Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career.
- Competitive pay rates.
- £500 referral scheme.
- Reward and recognition schemes.
Pay Scale
- £14.00 per hour.
- £17.50 per hour (Weekend Rate).
- £28.00 per hour (Bank Holidays).
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. All roles are subject to pre‑employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
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