Care Assistant - Nights

Please note that this position is open to UK applicants only

Job Description

When evening turns to night, our priority shifts to creating a calm, safe, and restful sanctuary for our residents.

We are recruiting dedicated Care Assistants who can reliably travel to West Hallam for 22:00 (10:00 PM) shift starts.

If you thrive in a quiet, focused environment, bring a reassuring presence, and take pride in providing exceptional care while the world sleeps, this overnight role offers a fulfilling and stable opportunity.

Key Responsibilities:

– Overnight Safety & Comfort: Conduct regular, discreet checks throughout the night to ensure residents are safe, warm, and resting peacefully.

– Responsive Night Care: Answer call bells promptly to assist with mobility, bathroom visits, repositioning, or comforting residents experiencing nighttime restlessness.

– Late Settling & Early Rise: Help late-to-bed individuals settle down for sleep and assist early risers with their initial morning routines before the day shift arrives.

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Digital Documentation: Maintain real-time logs on handheld care management systems, accurately recording night observations, sleep patterns, and fluid intake.

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Environment Maintenance: Undertake light night duties, including laundering linens, restocking care essentials, and keeping communal spaces pristine.

Key Information

Posted: November 05, 2026
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Reference: 187072
Duration: This role offers ongoing hours
Contract Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: You will be paid £13.50 per hour
Working Hours: You will be working from 10pm through to 7am on various nights throughout the week
Closing Date: 20261126

Experience & Qualifications

To be suitable for this position you must have:

– An Enhanced DBS Certificate dated within the past 9 months (or registered on the update service)
– Up to date mandatory training certificates
– Full up-to-date CV
– Referenceable working history with a minimum of 6 months of UK based experience within a residential care setting

If you do not have a valid DBS and/or training, do not worry as we can help you with this. We are happy to offer online training available at a subsidised fee and the certificates are yours to keep!

*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*

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