Healthcare Assistant (Nights)
| Posting date: | 13 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £14.00 to £17.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 June 2026 |
| Location: | TR18 4JR |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Cornwallis Care Services Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | FBNHCA05 |
Summary
Night Healthcare Assistant
Frances Bolitho Residential Care Home
Penzance, Cornwall
Full-Time or Part-Time contracts
Do you thrive in the quiet hours and want a job that matters? If you're a caring and compassionate person who enjoys helping others, we’d love for you to join our friendly and supportive team!
As a Night Care Assistant, you'll bring comfort and reassurance to those who need it most. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this could be the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career where every shift makes a real impact.
✔️ Full training provided
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
✔️ Completive pay rates
✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme
✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes
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’ll 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’ll 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 nightshift).
- Ability to stay awake during the nightshift.
- 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 skill 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
Pay Scale:
£14.00 – per hour
£17.50 - per hour (Weekend Rate)
£28.00 - per hour (Bank Holidays)
Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.
Full job description available on request.
Frances Bolitho Residential Care Home
Penzance, Cornwall
Full-Time or Part-Time contracts
Do you thrive in the quiet hours and want a job that matters? If you're a caring and compassionate person who enjoys helping others, we’d love for you to join our friendly and supportive team!
As a Night Care Assistant, you'll bring comfort and reassurance to those who need it most. Whether you're experienced or just starting out, this could be the perfect opportunity to start a rewarding career where every shift makes a real impact.
✔️ Full training provided
✔️ Supportive team environment
✔️ Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career
✔️ Completive pay rates
✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme
✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes
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’ll 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’ll 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 nightshift).
- Ability to stay awake during the nightshift.
- 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 skill 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
Pay Scale:
£14.00 – per hour
£17.50 - per hour (Weekend Rate)
£28.00 - per hour (Bank Holidays)
Apply now and begin a rewarding journey in care with a team that values you.
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please note that all roles are subject to pre-employment checks, including an enhanced DBS check and confirmation of the right to work in the UK.
If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.
Full job description available on request.