Night Healthcare Assistant (Joining Bonus)


Company:	Cornwallis Care Services Ltd
Salary:	£14 to £30 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	PL22 0RA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Sept 2026
Closing date:	22 Oct 2026

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Summary

Night Healthcare Assistant

Meadowbrook House

Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Full-time or Part-time

At Meadowbrook Care Home, we're looking for caring, compassionate Healthcare Assistants to join our dedicated night team.

To be considered for this role, you'll ideally hold a Care Certificate or a recognised qualification in Health and Social Care. If you're an experienced carer who doesn't yet hold a Care Certificate but is committed to achieving one, we may be able to support you by offering an initial period on day shifts to complete your induction and Care Certificate before moving into a permanent night position.

We believe in recognising potential, nurturing talent and investing in our people. From your first day, you'll receive the training, encouragement and support needed to build a rewarding career while making a real difference to the lives of our residents.

As a Night Healthcare Assistant, you'll help create a safe, comfortable and reassuring environment where residents feel respected, valued and supported throughout the night. You'll deliver high-quality, person-centred care, build meaningful relationships and work as part of a close-knit team committed to providing exceptional care.

For experienced Healthcare Assistants who are ready to progress, we offer a clear development pathway to become an Enhanced Healthcare Assistant. With the support of our Team Leads and Care Coordinators, you'll complete training and competency assessments in the safe administration of medication and basic clinical observations. Once signed off as competent, you'll take on additional responsibilities, support medication rounds, and help mentor Healthcare Assistants within the Night team.

Why Join Us?

✔️ £500 joining bonus

✔️ £500 refer a friend scheme

✔️ Loyalty Bonus

✔️ Reward and recognition Schemes

✔️ Blue Light card

✔️ Full training provided

✔️ Supportive team environment

✔️ Opportunity to grow and progress in a rewarding career

✔️ Completive pay rates and enhancements

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 - Night Healthcare Assistant

£14.00 per hour
£17.50 per hour (weekends)
£15.47 per hour (bank holidays)

Pay Scale - Enhanced Night Healthcare Assistant

£15.00 per hour
£18.75 per hour (weekends)
£30.00 per hour (bank holidays)

Shift Times:

19:00 - 07:00

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.

We are not able to offer Skilled Worker visa sponsorship for this role.

However, we welcome applications from individuals who already have the right to work in the UK, including those on Student or Graduate visas. We are able to offer contracts of up to 20 hours per week where this is in line with the conditions of your visa.

If you’re looking for a role where you can make a difference every single day, we’d love to hear from you.

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