Night Care Assistant

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Resident Care & Support

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, toileting, continence care and assistance at night

• Assist residents who wake, need reassurance, or require help moving/turning in bed

• Monitor residents’ wellbeing — observe, report and record any changes in condition, behaviour or mood

• Support with fluid intake, medication prompts and comfort measures as per care plans

• Maintain residents’ dignity, privacy and independence at all times

• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments — adjust support as agreed

Safety & Environment

• Conduct regular, recorded night-time checks / patrols of all rooms and communal areas

• Respond promptly to nurse call bells — within agreed response times

• Ensure all doors, windows and fire exits are secure; follow fire safety procedures

• Report and record maintenance issues, hazards or equipment faults immediately

• Keep the home clean, tidy and safe — dispose of waste, handle laundry

• Follow all infection prevention and control procedures

Documentation & Communication

• Complete accurate, legible records: handover notes, daily logs, accident/incident forms

• Update care plans and report changes to the day team at handover

• Notify the on-call manager or GP urgently if a resident’s condition deteriorates

• Share relevant information with family members as directed

• Attend handover meetings and keep the team fully informed

Compliance & Standards

• Work in line with CQC Fundamental Standards, Care Act 2014, GDPR and our home policies

• Complete all mandatory training and keep skills up to date

• Promote equality, diversity and inclusion — treat everyone with respect

• Maintain confidentiality at all times

• Follow safeguarding procedures — recognise and report concerns promptly

🧑‍💼 Person Specification

EssentialDesirableExperience in care or personal caring role Care Certificate completed Reliable — able to work night shifts consistentlyPrevious night care experienceKind, patient and empathetic natureNVQ Level 2/3 in Health & Social CareGood communication — spoken & written English Dementia awareness trainingPhysically fit — able to stand, walk, bend and assist with mobility Manual handling / moving & handling certificateTrustworthy and honest — will undergo DBS check Knowledge of MCA / DoLS Able to work independently and stay alert at night Own transport / local area knowledgeUnderstanding of confidentiality and professionalism Experience in a care home setting

⏰ Shift Pattern

• Typical hours: 7:00pm – 7:00am

• Days: [e.g. 3 nights per week, including alternate weekends]

• 1 hour unpaid breaks