CORNWALLIS CARE SERVICES LTD.
Night Healthcare Assistant (Enhanced)
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Night Healthcare Assistant (Enhanced)
Night Healthcare Assistant (Enhanced)
Location Rivermead View, Looe, Cornwall
Role: Full-time (37.5-hour contract)
About the Role
We’re looking for an experienced and compassionate Night Healthcare Assistant (Enhanced) to join our dedicated team and deliver high-quality, person-centred care throughout the night.
This role offers the opportunity to make a difference by providing compassionate support at night and taking on additional responsibilities, including:
- Leading by example with safe care, mentoring other Healthcare Assistants (HCAs)
- Supporting the Night Coordinator with medication administration
- Guiding new team members and championing best practices
Your dedication will help ensure our residents feel safe, reassured, and receive dignity in care.
Responsibilities
Core Care Duties
- Deliver compassionate personal care, including:
- Support with continence
- Repositioning to prevent discomfort or pressure sores
- Conduct regular welfare checks, night observations, and record-keeping
- Respond promptly to resident call bells with empathy and urgency
- Provide comfort, emotional reassurance, and companionship during night shifts
- Administer medication safely (after training and competency sign-off)
- Monitor health/wellbeing and report concerns promptly
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Shift and Team Support
- Ensure shifts run smoothly by supporting colleagues and delegating where needed
- Maintain a secure, calm environment throughout
- Follow individual care plans to deliver truly person-centred care
Benefits
✅ Comprehensive training – No prior experience needed; full support provided ✅ Family-like team culture – welcoming and caring environment ✅ Career growth opportunities ✅ Competitive pay with enhanced rates:
- £15.00/hour (standard)
- £18.75/hour (weekends)
- £30.00/hour (bank holidays) ✅ £500 refer-a-friend bonus ✅ Loyalty bonus ✅ Reward and recognition schemes to acknowledge hard work
Requirements
- Minimum Care Certificate qualification (HCA experience essential)
- Kind, calm, and empathetic approach — residents’ well-being is your priority
- Experience in care, particularly with:
- Dementia care
- Complex care needs
- Confidence to take responsibility, mentor colleagues, and uphold safety standards
- Medication administration training highly valued, otherwise must commit to completing it
- Basic IT skills for accurate digital record-keeping
- Positive attitude and strong team ethos
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Key Qualities
Treat each resident’s care as personal, dignified, and attentive. We’re seeking someone who thrives in a supportive community.
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This is an opportunity to join an organisation that values its team and prioritises care at every level. Your skills will be both appreciated and nurtured here.
📢 All roles require: ✔ Enhanced DBS check ✔ Right to work in the UK
We’re proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds. If night shifts and hosting a quiet, enriching day is your calling, we’d love to hear from you!
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