Night Care Assistant Jobs

Are you passionate about providing high-quality care and support, but need more flexible hours around your daily life? As a Night Care Assistant at Lilian Faithfull Care, you will help to ensure the well-being and comfort of our residents throughout the night. Offer the care, companionship, and attention that our residents need to feel safe and supported overnight.

You will work closely with senior carers and the Care Home Manager to make sure residents receive seamless care from day to night, ensuring care plans are carried out consistently. Your compassion and dedication to delivering great care will be key to maintaining a calm, nurturing environment overnight, ensuring that all needs are met with respect and dignity.

If you’re ready to join our dedicated night team and make a positive impact on the lives of our remarkable residents, apply to become a Night Care Assistant with Lilian Faithfull Care today.

Key Night Care Assistant Responsibilities
Responsibilities As a Night Care Assistant, your role will include a wide range of responsibilities to ensure our residents’ comfort and safety through the night, including (but not limited to):

• Assisting residents with getting ready for bed, ensuring they are comfortable and safe. This might involve getting changed into sleepwear, pre-sleep grooming, and bathroom trips.
• Delivering personal care according to each resident’s tailored care plan, including support with continence care.
• Providing mobility support throughout the night and assisting residents with moving and handling, which is essential when lighting is lower and residents might be more likely to fall.
• Administering medications throughout the evening and recording accurate medication logs.
• Emotionally supporting residents, offering friendly chats, companionship, and reassurance throughout the night.
• Monitoring residents’ well-being and proactively reporting any concerns or changes in condition to tackle issues before they escalate.
• Being on-call for any late-night emergencies or special requests from residents.
• Ensuring the home is safe and secure overnight, ensuring a calm and peaceful environment. This will include monitoring residents who might wander or experience sundowning.

Essential Required Skills & Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a care environment, preferably with knowledge of night-time care needs.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or equivalent (or willingness to work towards it).
• Ability to remain calm under pressure and respond to emergencies effectively.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills for record-keeping and documentation.

Ideal

• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care or equivalent.
• Knowledge of infection control and safeguarding procedures.
• A valid driver’s license (for community-based roles).